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Q: Is it true that the modern image of Santa Claus was a Coca Cola marketing ploy?
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Why does Santa Claus look like he does?

Rumor has it that the modern day version of the Santa Claus image was a marketing ploy by Coca Cola (whose colors are red and white).


Was Santa Claus created by Coca-Cola?

no, the classic image of santa Claus came from an illustration by thomas nast.


What is the symbolism of the red suit that Santa Claus wears?

Red is the corporate color of the Coca-Cola company. His red suit was the invention of the Coca-Cola marketing department in 1938. Traditionally, Santa Claus' outfit was green - until Coca-Cola altered Santa's image.


Who was the cartoonist who created the first modern image of Santa Claus?

Not really a cartoonist; Norman Rockwell's coke campaign.


How did the current picture of Santa Claus originate?

The current picture of Santa Claus as a jolly old man with a white beard, became popular in the 19th century with the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Since then, the image has been integrated into modern culture.


Who was thomast nast?

Thomas Nast: he created the donkey symbol for the democratic party, and the elephant for the republican party. he also made the modern image of "Santa Claus."


Who popularised the image of Santa Claus?

He's comfortable looking _ Elysha♥


Where can one find free Santa Claus images online?

Stock Free Images has Santa Claus images for free on their website. Simply log on to their website, enter Santa Claus in the search field and click free download to download the image.


Which American writer is the first one who draw Santa Claus?

Washington Irving is credited with being the first American writer to depict Santa Claus as a plump, jolly figure in his 1809 book "Knickerbocker's History of New York." This portrayal of Santa Claus played a significant role in shaping the modern image of the character.


Where can one find pictures with the image of Santa Claus?

Santa Claus is one of the most imaged figures in history, so there are many places where images can be found. The internet is the biggest source to find them.


Who was the cartoonist to depict Santa Claus in his red-suited image?

The Civil War cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa Claus in his red-suited image for Harper's Weekly in 1862. Nast continued to draw Santa for 30 years and along the way changed the color of his coat from tan to the now traditional red. Santa Claus has been depicted from a tall gaunt man in a bishop's robe to a small elf-like figure. The modern-day Santa is a combination from a number of legends from many different cultures. He was first depicted in a Red Suit by Coca Cola.


Who was the civil war illustrator that created the American image of Santa Claus and Uncle Sam?

The American image of Santa and Uncle Sam were created by German-American caricaturist Thomas Nast.