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Santa Claus (also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Santa and Santy) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
- The Legend of St. Nicholas: The Real Santa Claus. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around A.D.
- Sinter Klaas Comes to New York. St. Nicholas made his first inroads into American popular culture towards the end of the 18th century. In December 1773, and again in 1774, a New York newspaper reported that groups of Dutch families had gathered to honor the anniversary of his death.
- Shopping Mall Santas. Gift-giving, mainly centered around children, has been an important part of the Christmas celebration since the holiday’s rejuvenation in the early 19th century.
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, an Episcopal minister, wrote a long Christmas poem for his three daughters entitled “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas,” more popularly known as “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.”
May 28, 2024 · Santa Claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint.
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- Today’s most common depiction of Santa Claus is of a portly white-bearded gentleman dressed in a red suit with a black belt and white fur trim, bla...
- Santa Claus is said to live at the North Pole with his wife, where he spends the year making toys with the help of his elves. There he receives let...
- The Dutch are credited with transporting the legend of St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) to New Amsterdam (now New York City), along with the custom of gi...
- It is said that on Christmas Eve Santa Claus loads his sleigh with toys and flies around the world, drawn by nine reindeer. Stopping at each child’...
- While it is tough to catch Santa Claus on Christmas Eve when he is said to come down the chimney, it is possible to spot Santa in shopping malls an...
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Dec 25, 2018 · Learn how the historical figure of St. Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop from Turkey, became the modern icon of Santa Claus, a plump, jolly, gift-bringer from the North Pole. Explore the origins, evolution, and cultural variations of Santa Claus across the world.
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Dec 21, 2023 · Learn how Santa Claus evolved from St Nicholas, a fourth-century Christian saint, to a secular icon of generosity and kindness. Explore the cultural and religious influences that shaped his image and traditions across time and space.
Explore, play and learn with Santa's elves all December long.
