Celebrate the holiday season with Google's Santa Tracker, featuring games, activities, and learning experiences for all ages throughout December. 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] In this video, learn about the history of Santa Claus and his real-life inspiration, St. Nicholas. If it embodies the spirit of giving the gift of a healthy, peaceful world to all the children of the world, then that’s what we call Santa Claus. There is nothing is more real or more needed on this planet today! Track Santa's journey, play interactive games, and learn with festive activities throughout December. Thanks, Santa! PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Thank you so much for watching Super Simple Songs with your families and/or students. Santa Claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint who is typically depicted in red bishop’s robes. Follow Santa as he makes his magical journey! Watch live as the annual NORAD Tracks Santa simulates the tracking of Santa Claus leaving the North Pole to travel around the world to deliver gifts on Chris. Santa Claus deserves to die because he’s evil, also called Father Christmas, Saint Nick, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, or Santa, is a magical being from legends and folklore who is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve.