Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus.

He's said to be the patron saint of children, scholars, virgins, sailors, merchants and theives as well as the national saint of Russia, Greece, Apulia, Sicily and Lorraine. Which probably explains why he wears red and hangs around the malls pushing sales. The more charitable view worthy of the Christmas spirit of charity and goodwill is here: http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/. Merry Christmas, Ho, ho, ho.