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Feb 16, 2010 · Learn how Santa Claus evolved from a 3rd-century saint to a jolly man in red who brings toys to children on Christmas Eve. Discover the stories, traditions and influences that shaped the Santa Claus we know today.
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santa, or Klaus) is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
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...
Dec 25, 2018 · Learn how the ancient Greek bishop St. Nicholas became the modern American Santa Claus, with a stop in Europe along the way. Explore the legends, miracles, and cultural influences that shaped the jolly, red-suited gift bringer.
- Brian Handwerk
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Dec 6, 2019 · Modern-day Santa Claus has quite the backstory. Follow the evolution from the real St. Nicholas, a Greek and early Christian bishop born around 280 AD, to the jolly, gifts-dispensing Santa we...
The Story of Santa Claus is a 1996 CBS animated television special directed by Toby Bluth. It features the voices of Ed Asner, Betty White, and Tim Curry. The special presents an origin story for Santa Claus, who is depicted as a man named
Dec 22, 2023 · The legend of a jolly red man who gives presents to children on Christmas Eve is based on the German and Dutch traditions of St Nicholas — a real-life bishop from ancient Greece.
