Christmas is a joyous time of year where we celebrate many things. However, a big part of Christmas around the world is the idea of Santa Claus. The history of Santa spans centuries, and dates back to 300 AD. So, …[Continue]
St. Nicholas
The History of the Making of Santa Claus
The making of Santa Claus as he is today can be somewhat credited to the Protestant Reformation. However, long before the Protestant Reformation ever happened a man named St. Nicholas lived and blessed the lives of many with his generosity. …[Continue]
History of Santa Claus’ Image in America
Immigrants to the New World brought along their various beliefs when they crossed the Atlantic. The Scandinavians introduced gift-giving elves, the Germans brought not only their Belsnickle and Chistkindle but also their decorated trees, and the Irish contributed the ancient …[Continue]
History of Santa Claus Traditions
Santa Claus hasn’t always looked like the jolly old fellow we know today, and all of the things we have come to love and recognize as part of Santa Claus came from somewhere. Let’s take a look at where the …[Continue]
The History of Santa Claus as St. Nicholas
Most historians would agree that The legend of Santa Claus was inspired by the life of a real man, St. Nicholas. Let’s take a look at the life of St. Nicholas, and the events that led from St. Nicholas’s life …[Continue]
The Debated History of Santa Claus
Santa Claus has been around for years, but where did he come from? The history of Santa Claus is debated, and changes from country to country, however, most historians agree that the mythical figure of Santa Claus actually began life …[Continue]
