Haddon Sundblom and the Coca-Cola Santas
In 1942, Coca‑Cola introduced "Sprite Boy," a character who appeared with Santa Claus in Coca‑Cola advertising throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Sprite Boy, who was also created by …
How Coca-Cola’s History With Santa Claus Shaped Christmas
In the early 1950s, The Coca-Cola Company took Santa to new heights by launching “Operation Santa Drop.” The stunt used an aerial mission of Santa Claus to deliver 50,000 bottles of Coca …
How Santa brought Coca-Cola in from the cold
Dec 17, 2014 · A Coca-Cola advertisement depicting Santa Claus, decked out in his holiday finest and sharing a refreshing bottle of Coke with his elves, will help our curators frame a discussion …
The story behind Coca-Cola's Santa and the artist who shaped …
6 days ago · It is a generational December image displayed in locations around the city, region, and nation. Santa Claus may live at the North Pole, but he is forever associated with Coca …
Did Coca-Cola create Santa Claus?
Before 1931, there were many different depictions of Santa Claus around the world, including a tall gaunt man and an elf —there was even a scary Claus. But in 1931, Coca‑Cola …
Coca‑Cola Didn’t Invent Santa Claus: Unraveling a Holiday Myth
Jun 9, 2025 · Each Christmas season, a familiar story resurfaces: Coca-Cola invented the modern Santa Claus. The image of a cheerful, red-suited, white-bearded Santa has become …
Coca-Cola and Christmas: The company that created Santa - MSN
Santa the Salesman Coca-Cola decided to do just that in 1931, hiring artist Haddon Sundblom to design a fresh, cohesive Santa Claus from scratch.
How Coca-Cola’s History With Santa Claus Shaped Christmas
Mar 24, 2025 · Through their unwavering partnership with Santa Claus, Coca-Cola has not only shaped the modern perception of this iconic Christmas figure, but they have also cemented …
How Coca-Cola Shaped The Modern Santa Claus | Digital Toppers
2 days ago · Explore how Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaigns shaped the modern Santa Claus and solved winter sales challenges. A branding case study by Digital Toppers.
The History of Coca-Cola and the Modern Santa Claus - Rock Hill Coca-Cola
Nov 19, 2024 · Beyond its role as a global beverage icon, Coca-Cola played an instrumental role in shaping one of the most beloved holiday figures: the modern depiction of Santa Claus. The …