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 midtolate th century   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 Colas Santa Claus but doesnt actually give an origin to the redandwhite colors of the costume Unless someone can give a better source I dont see any evidence to suggest that the redandwhite costume has anything to do with Finland apart from Haddon Sundbloms ancestry and I think this comment should be removed