Remarkable new high-tech images reveal the face of the real-life bishop who inspired the concept of Santa Claus — more than 1,700 years after he first made Christmas merry and bright.

“The final face,” he continued ... a trend that resonates today. The modern image of Santa Claus, with his rosy cheeks, magical sleigh, and reindeer, evolved from a blend of cultural ...

Mr Moraes said the 3D images match the early descriptions of Santa Claus in literature, such as the 1823 poem "Twas The Night Before Christmas," which describes his "rosy cheeks," a "broad face ...

Now his living face can be seen for the first time since ... He continued: "The image of Santa Claus as we know it today is based on an illustration by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly magazine ...

With the beard, the digitally rendered appearance is remarkably like that recounted in the 1823 poem, Twas the Night Before ...

You must have heard many stories about Santa Claus in your childhood. Many times you might have wondered whether Santa Claus really exists or does he just exists in stories. Scientists have ...

Certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them.

Saint Nicholas of Myra lived over 1,700 years ago. According to accounts of his life, he was very kind and generous and this inspired the idea of Santa Claus – the man who delivers gifts to children ...

The true face of the man that inspired Santa Claus ... He continued: 'The image of Santa Claus as we know it today is based on an illustration by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly magazine in ...

Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legendary figure, Santa Claus. Scientists revealed his face using data collected from his skull. The face of the man who inspired the legendary figure Santa ...

Santa Claus’ uniform may have some variations ... some of whom have simply combined into this singular Westernized image. His ...