  == Origins of the costume? ==  The article currently claims that:  The most common depiction (red with white sleeves, collar, and belt) originated in Finland, and became the more popular image in the United States in the mid-to-late 19th century [1].  However, the article being referenced here does not support this claim. The article merely points out that the character of Santa Claus existed before Coca Cola's Santa Claus, but doesn't actually give an origin to the red-and-white colors of the costume. Unless someone can give a better source, I don't see any evidence to suggest that the red-and-white costume has anything to do with Finland (apart from Haddon Sundblom's ancestry), and I think this comment should be removed.  