Did Coca-Cola create the modern image of Santa Claus?

The modern-day image of Santa Claus is the product of many influences. The popular modern image of Santa Claus wearing a vibrant red suit with white fur cuff and hem was largely popularised by Haddon Sundblom's advertising for the Coca-Cola company, starting in the 1930s. However, the figure of Santa Claus had existed for centuries before the Coca-Cola commercials, with roots in religious and folkloric traditions from various cultures.