‘The Birthday of the Nation Is Linked with the Birthday of the Savior’: Christmas and America’s Founders

‘The Birthday of the Nation Is Linked with the Birthday of the Savior’: Christmas and America’s Founders

It’s hard to imagine the Christmas season without evergreen trees, decorations, lights, stockings, Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and stacks of gifts for family and friends. Today, most Americans take these traditions for granted.   But when the United States was founded, Christmas was not celebrated the way it is today. While the birth of Christ … Read more

As tourists discover Finland’s Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

As tourists discover Finland’s Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses

Rovaniemi, Finland —  Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick … Read more

DIA’s Layover Lounge has adult beverages, Santa visits

DIA’s Layover Lounge has adult beverages, Santa visits

If you hear holly, jolly noises echoing from Concourse B at Denver International Airport this season, that’s just Santa and a few dozen of his closest friends. DIA’s Santa Layover Lounge is popping up for the 2024 holiday travel season with themed drinks, food and other festive offerings. (Jerrod Kazumi Popham, provided by DIA) “You … Read more

Before seeing Red One, 10 classics about Santa Claus in peril for Christmas with a twist

Before seeing Red One, 10 classics about Santa Claus in peril for Christmas with a twist

They say Christmas comes but once a year, but festivities are starting early this season with the release this week of action comedy Red One. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the head of North Pole security, who is forced to recruit a sceptical bounty hunter, played by Chris Evans, after Santa Claus … Read more

‘Red One’ trailer: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans join hands blend Christmas and Halloween Mysteries in their new action flick | English Movie News

‘Red One’ trailer: Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans join hands blend Christmas and Halloween Mysteries in their new action flick | English Movie News

The second trailer for the film Red One, dropped online just in time to remind fans around the world that Chrismas is around the corner. The holly-jolly holiday adventure starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in the lead, sees the two going all out to save Santa Claus.The film, directed by Jake Kasdan stars Johnson … Read more

The Santa Claus Approach: Unwrapping Marketing Lessons from the Man in Red

The Santa Claus Approach: Unwrapping Marketing Lessons from the Man in Red

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A unique figure has transcended cultural boundaries, capturing imaginations and hearts across the globe. He’s known for his infectious laughter, his generous spirit and his knack for knowing precisely what you want. We’re talking about Santa Claus. Big and small businesses can glean valuable insights from Santa’s … Read more

Where is Santa right now? These trackers will tell you

Where is Santa right now? These trackers will tell you

Google / Google Santa’s dusted off his red suit, given his beard a trim, and jumped aboard his sleigh for another year of selfless gift-giving. Thanks to the wonders of the internet and satellite technology, it’s long been possible to track Santa’s real-time location as he makes his way around the world, sliding up and … Read more

What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada

What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada

If this was the year you decided to cut back on cable or one of your many streaming platforms, you may be looking for content to watch this holiday season for free. The CBC News Entertainment team has put together a short watchlist of free shows and films streaming in Canada — including our favourite … Read more

200 merry tubas, beers, “Elf”

200 merry tubas, beers, “Elf”

A jolly old Santa crawl Saturday. In just over a year, the craft brewery scene on South Broadway in Denver has undergone a nearly complete overhaul as two breweries closed and three opened. You can check all three of them out, along with the street’s matriarch, Grandma’s House, during the first annual South Broadway Santa … Read more