Table of contents Introduction The Origins of St. Nicholas: Tracing the Historical Background Early Depictions: Exploring the First Artistic Representations Renaissance Art and the Emergence of Santa Claus: A Shift in Imagery The Influence of Clement Clarke Moore’s Poem: Santa Takes Shape The Coca-Cola Connection: How Advertising Solidified Santa’s Image Santa Claus in Pop Culture:… Continue reading The evolution of Santa Claus in art: from St. Nicholas to modern icon