Georgetown Law professor Vida Johnson explains how she would defend Santa against a kidnapping charge — and how his unique home might help him get away with it Did Santa Claus kidnap Buddy the Elf at ...

How did elves go from supernatural monsters to Santa's helpers? The surprising history of Christmas elves reveals a lot about work, class, and Western culture.

It was 11:14 p.m. on a crisp, Thursday in December and Santa was missing.

Tim Allen reprises his role as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus in The Santa Clauses, along with Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol/Mrs. Claus. Eric Lloyd also returns as Scott’s son, Charlie. The revival series ...

Answer: Like many traditions we now associate with Christmas, the first solid connection between the elves of folklore and Santa comes from “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” the 1823 poem that opens “Twas ...

When most parents think about the Elf on the Shelf tradition, they picture Scout Elf. A Scout Elf is Santa's official helper who visits a family's home during the Christmas season and reports back to ...

As Christmas Eve draws near, we’re reminded of the tireless elves behind the scenes, toiling in workshops to bring festive magic to life. Imagine Santa’s elves not as fantasy figures but as highly ...

At the start of 2003's Elf, Buddy sneaks his way into Santa's bag of toys and ends up in the North Pole, where he stays until adulthood But does that mean Santa kidnapped Buddy? Georgetown Law ...