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- The Transformation of Saint NicholasThe folklores and legends of Saint Nicholas and how they contributed to the modern day Santa Claus. Insight from John Pintard, leading member of the New York Historical Society, and German-born illustrator Thomas Nast are mentioned in the piece.
Santa's Long JourneyT'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there. --Clement C. Moore- Famous People Who Died on Saint Nicholas Day December 6thThese are some of the famous people who died on Saint Nicholas Day December 6th. Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Pete Rozelle, Honus Wagner, Jefferson Davis, Roy Orbison, Monet
- Three Wonderful Children's Books that Tell the True Story of Saint NicholasA look at three children's books that tell the historically accurate story of Saint Nicholas.
September 10: Saint Nicholas of TolentinoThe life of Nicholas of Tolentino, a saint whose body bled for centuries after his death.- The History of Santa Around the WorldThe story of how Santa came into being in various countries and the different names associated with him.
- Places to Look for Santa Claus and Saint NicholasSanta and Nicolas of Myra, Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle and Santa Claus refer to the same person. Saint Nicholas in Turkey and Italy. Festivals of Saint Nicholas in Lorraine and Bari. Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi.
Who is Santa Claus?Who is Santa Claus? What do we know about Saint Nicholas? Was Father Christmas a real person? This article examines the life of Bishop Nicholas of Myra. What miracles did he perform? How did he become a saint? What wonders did he perform?- Celebrate the Feast of Saint Nicholas, a Wonderful Pre-Christmas Tradition for ChildrenSaint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra, in Turkey, in the early part of the fourth century. His Feast Day is December 6th.
- How Santa Claus OriginatedDid you ever wonder how Santa Claus came to be a well-known tale? Here we look at the history and the travels of Santa Claus in his adventure to America.
- The Kind of Gift Children Want for Christmas Is.Children have an immoderate passion for video game consoles, such as Playstation (3 of course) or WII... while the heroes of American comic strips become the heroes of Belgian children.
- The History of Saint NicholasSaint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor, during the Fourth Century and was Bishop of Myra. There are many legends relating to Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of sailors, unmarried maidens, merchants, thieves and children.
The Story of Saint Nicholas - Who was the Real Santa Claus?Everyone has heard about Santa Claus, but do you know about Saint Nicholas? This article sheds light on the real person, Saint Nicholas, and his godly life.
What is the History of Santa ClausIt took almost 14 centuries for Saint Nicholas to become Santa Claus.- Cyber Santa Loses CloutSimply Google Santa or Cyber Santa
- A Short Guide to the Lives and Contributions of a Few Patron SaintsHere's a quick look at the life of a few interesting saints that you may or may not be familiar with. My hope is that you will enjoy the article and learn something new in the process.
- December Holidays Week OneDid you think Christmas was the only holiday in the month of December? Think again. A careful look at a good calendar will show you there are numerous holidays throughout the month.
- Fort Santa Clause, Jacksonville, FloridaA brief history of Fort Saint Nicholas in Jacksonville, Florida.
Be Careful What You Tell Your Kids About SantaEither Santa Claus is dead, or he can read Chinese. Which is it?
Four Popular Holiday Books for ChildrenI have reviewed four of my favorite kids' holiday books for 2009. I have chosen two Thanksgiving books and two Christmas books.
Who is Santa Really?After doing research, I realized there is more to Santa than what I remember as a child. Santa began as Saint Nicholas-- a man we can all model in our lives.- Who is SantaHow the US adopted Europe's belief in Santa Claus
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Pages of History: A Visit from Saint NicholasThe legendary poem that gave us our modern image of Santa.
The Stories of Santa's Scary CompanionsSanta's worldwide image is of a jolly, round man who delivers gifts to children. What's not so well known about the legend of Saint Nicholas is the story of his travelling companions, which include two frightening characters who punish bad children.
