One of the most popular Christmas Santa stories is about how he travels around the world in one night to deliver presents. He starts from the North Pole with his reindeer - Rudolph leading the way with his shiny red nose. Another popular story is how he makes toys all year long with his elves in his workshop.
The Christmas story presents Santa as real. He embodies the values of Christmas like love, kindness, and giving. Although there's no scientific proof of a real - world Santa, within the context of the Christmas story, he is as real as the magic of the holiday. His actions of giving gifts and spreading cheer are what make him real in the hearts of believers, especially children who look forward to his visit every year.
The concept of Santa in Christmas stories originated from Saint Nicholas. He was a real person who was known for his generosity, especially towards children. Over time, his story evolved and got mixed with different cultural traditions and folklore, eventually becoming the modern - day Santa Claus we know in Christmas stories.