United States of America – Santa Claus comes from the Dutch word Sintaklaas, meaning St. Nicholas. Santa Claus has had a number of looks, but in 1863 he was given the universal name of Santa Claus and wore the red suit, was jolly and bearded, smoked a pipe and had his reindeer and sleigh. Celebrations are not standard since there are many nationalities that make up the United States . Santa Claus is definitely considered to live in the North Pole, but he has two USA homes, one in Torrington , Connecticut where Santa and his helpers give out presents and one in Wilmington , New York , where there is a village where children can see Santa and his reindeer.