Santa Claus—otherwise known as St. Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good. NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Santa Claus is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Christmas elves are said to make the gifts in Santa's workshop, while flying reindeer pull his sleigh through the air. [2][3] The popular conception of Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding the 4th-century. Celebrate the holiday season with Google's Santa Tracker, featuring games, activities, and learning experiences for all ages throughout December. Best of Santa Claus Anniversary Christmas Compilation for children and families 🎅 Santatelevision.com celebrates its 25th anniversary, and the Santatelevis. Do you need to visit the DMV? Most DMV services are available online. Only visit a DMV office for the services below. Skip the Visit. Use our New Service Advisor! Registration. Driver’s license. Replacement title. Address change. More! Service Advisor is temporarily unavailable. We use cookies to analyze our traffic and grant access to the chat and call features. By clicking Accept , you consent to the use of cookies. Click Reject to opt out. FOLLOW US!.