Did Coca Cola create Santa Claus?

The Origin of Santa Claus

Santa Claus, also known as St. Nicholas or St. Nick, has a long history that predates Coca-Cola's famous holiday ads.

Before Coca-Cola's iconic ads in the 1930s, Santa Claus had already been portrayed in various forms around the world. These representations included a tall, gaunt man, an elf, and even a frightening figure. However, the image of Santa Claus that is now popularly associated with Coca-Cola is not the creation of the beverage company.

While Coca-Cola did play a role in shaping our modern perception of Santa Claus, the character himself existed in folklore long before the soda giant's advertising campaigns.

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