Santa Claus (Scott Calvin) has two sons in the movies: his older, human son Charlie Calvin (from his first marriage) and his younger, half-elf son with Mrs. Claus, Buddy Calvin-Claus, who goes by "Cal". While there isn't one definitive "son of Santa" in general folklore, these characters from The Santa Clause franchise are the most prominent.
The character Buddy Calvin-Claus, also referred to as 'Cal Calvin', derives his name from his parents, Scott Calvin and Carol Newman-Calvin.
Charlie is the son of Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen, who becomes the new Santa Claus in the trilogy. This iconic role was played by Eric Lloyd. Eric was just 8 years old in 1994 when the first movie came out. He returned for both sequels, which were released in 2002 and 2006.
Santa doesn't realize he has a baby on board until he's way back in the North Pole. But then, he keeps Buddy in the North Pole, where he's raised by Papa Elf (the late Bob Newhart). Only as an adult does Buddy learn he's not an Elf, but the son of Walter Hobbs (the late James Caan).
Mrs. Claus proceeds to instruct the architect Gardner on the ideal modern kitchen, a plan of which he includes in the article. Santa Claus' wife made her most active appearance yet by Katharine Lee Bates in her poem "Goody Santa Claus on a Sleigh Ride" (1889). "Goody" is short for "Goodwife", i.e., "Mrs."
Claus (also known as Mrs. Santa Claus) is the wife of Santa Claus, the Christmas gift-bringer in Western Christmas tradition. She is known for making cookies with the elves, caring for the reindeer, and preparing toys with her husband.
Santa's real name is Saint Nicholas, and in many countries, he's still called that, including in Germany, where Sankt Nikolaus still visits children.
After the store Santa finished asking Paul, Buddy senses that he smells like beef and cheese, not the real Santa, resulting him to pull off the beard from the fake Santa, exposing him, causing Buddy and the children to freak out.
In the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" Clement Clark Moore describes Santa as a "jolly old elf." Above, a 1918 illustration of the poem, by William Roger Snow.
Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
Did you know Santa has an evil twin? Meet Krampus – the ancient Christmas demon with a hidden holiday message.
Santa Claus's dark history stems from pagan winter folklore, featuring terrifying companions like the goat-demon Krampus who punishes naughty children by whipping them or dragging them to hell, contrasting the benevolent gift-giver, and also involves tales of a French cannibal butcher, Le Père Fouettard 'Old Man Whipper', who paired with St. Nicholas to mete out harsh discipline, showing a balance of reward and brutal punishment in early winter traditions.
The modern red Santa Claus is closely tied to the Dutch character Sinterklaas who also wore red and white much like Saint Nicholas. During the 19th century Dutch immigrants brought the tale of Sinterklaas, a legendary gift-giver, to America where he eventually became known as Santa Claus.
Old Saint Nick
The popular term for Santa prior to this period was Saint Nicholas, a name known from the religious observance of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6. The Dutch name, SinterKlaas, is actually a derivative of the name Saint Nicholas.
The reason that Charlie declines the offer, and didn't want to be the next Santa Claus it's because he doesn't think the North Pole is the best place to raise children.
Comedy. This is a story you've never heard before; A hilarious and heart-warming comedy about Fred Claus, Santa's brother (and complete opposite). After growing up in saintly Nick's shadow, Fred becomes a grouch who has lost his belief in Christmas.
In 2025, Santa Claus is approximately 1,700 years old, based on his historical inspiration, Saint Nicholas, who was born around 280 AD in Turkey, making him an ancient, timeless figure who continues to deliver joy, though some estimates place him slightly older or younger depending on the exact birth year used.
So after much discussion with himself, Mrs. Claus and the Elves, Santa decided that it was about time he told the world all about his sister Sandy. In SANDY CLAUS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF SANTA CLAUS' SISTER we learn that one of Christmas' most treasured and precious holiday favorites was created by Santa's sister Sandy.
Santa Claus also got a makeover. He may have remained an old man, but instead of him being tall and thin, he became short and fat. In nineteenth-century America, fat people were seen as healthy, prosperous, and important, and often as friendly as well. Exactly the traits that suited the new Santa Claus.
Buddy: The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Rosacea – The Redness Factor
Another possibility is that Santa may be dealing with a common skin condition called rosacea. Rosacea causes facial redness, particularly in the center of the face, including the nose.
No, Coca-Cola didn't invent Santa's red suit, but their popular advertising campaign starting in 1931, featuring Haddon Sundblom's jolly, red-clad Santa, significantly shaped and cemented the modern image of a plump, red-suited Santa in the public's mind, making the red suit ubiquitous. Santa had appeared in red before Coke, drawing from Saint Nicholas and earlier illustrations, but Coke's extensive, decades-long marketing campaign made the look universally recognizable.
There is no reference to Santa Claus in the Bible.
The English Father Christmas was now Santa Claus in all but name. Despite being invented by New Yorkers hankering after old Dutch traditions, Santa was exactly the kind of hero the Victorians needed for their new, family-friendly Christmas.