Though Saint Nicholas of Myra is the inspiration for Santa Claus, the modern image of Santa was created by Coca Cola advertising execs in 1931.

coke invented santa?
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    before reading this, I really thought that was how Santa actually looks like. honestly, I am
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    coke invented santa?
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    see santa ISN’T real
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    I was there! Myra, that is.
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    The Power of Marketing :)
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    I echo the ohyeahfacts sentiment and add, Ben, if you still read this, you were kind of right, but I was more right (le...
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    Not true, the modern concept was by artist and cartoonist Thomas Nast about 60 years before that:...
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    I remember learning this at mass… hahaha
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