The American version of our modern day picture of the jolly old elf started taking shape in 1863. Harper's Weekly hired a young man by the name of Thomas Nast to illustrate pictures of Santa. His task was to feature Santa bringing gifts to Union troops during the Civil War.
I ran across this video the other day, and much like a train wreck, could not stop watching!
The nationality of this fellow appears to be Italian. You won't understand a word he says, but the enthusiasm will keep you involved until the very end...
You can't beat the real thing, but you can take credit for inventing it.
A man in the small Spanish town of Ayelo is taking credit for Coca-Cola, claiming his family is responsible for creating the world's most popular soft drink.