From a whimsical naming tale to decades of holiday-themed charm, this Midwest town proves the spirit of Christmas can last ...

Related: 25 Best Christmas Towns in the U.S. The highlight for many here is Holiday World, a theme park that dates back to the 1940s when it opened as Santa Claus Land. It’s grown throughout the ...

“So, I’m very shocked to hear that.” Sleight had worked as a Santa Claus impersonator at Santa’s Land Fun Park and Zoo in Cherokee, North Carolina. Google maps Sleight no longer works at ...

Then, drive through the Santa Claus Land of Lights at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort to discover the magical story of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.For more information and for planning ...

Along with appearing as Santa Claus at town events—including at Santa Claus Land—for nearly four decades, Yellig managed the project between 1930 and 1984. Jim Yellig, seen here dressed as ...

In 1946, industrialist Louis J. Koch opened Santa Claus Land, a theme park dedicated to all things Christmas — now known as Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. "It's Santa Claus," the children ...

a themed candy shop opened and a 22-foot Santa Claus statue erected and in 1946 Santa Claus Land, the nation's first theme park opened (now named Holiday World & Splashin' Safari). Now at its ...

The town itself features Holiday World and Splashin' Safari (formerly called Santa Claus Land), which is said to be one of the world's first amusement parks.

Santa Claus is sure to stop by the Scruffy City this Christmas Eve. But what time will St. Nick and his reindeer land in East Tennessee? The North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa Tracker ...

The highlight for many here is Holiday World, a theme park that dates back to the 1940s when it opened as Santa Claus Land. It’s grown throughout the years, expanding from solely a Christmas ...