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Have you ever wondered why Santa always wear red? He’s rarely seen outside of his infamous red coat and hat, so when did he develop his favorite outfit? This video digs into the history of Santa’s outfit, and not only of the outfit but also of Saint Nick himself. Starting with the eponymous saint and working up to nineteenth-century New York Dutch immigrant communities and Coca-Cola, you’ll learn how Santa got his fashion sense. So sit back and learn how advertising helped cement Santa’s style.

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