![]() Costume: The general form of the cloak probably derives from St.Nicholas is traditionally seen as bearded. Nicholas and the Magi (The three wise men from the Orient in the New Testament). Those with pagan origin Origins of Santa's many funny His characteristics can be divided roughly into two groups: In Germany 'Weihnactsmann' (Christmas man)ĭresses up as 'Nikolaus' and brings sweets, fruits, nuts and smaller presents to children on December 6th.Īs a bearded old man in a fur costume who appears in Yuletide and gives presents. Is sometimes known as St.Nicholas of Bari. Nicola, in Bari, Italy (they were stolen from Myra in 1087 AD). The relics of St.Nicholas are in the basilica In many countries this day is still the day ofĬhristmas gift-giving, although there is a mounting pressure everywhere to conform to theĬustom of 24th/25th December. His cult spread in Europe and Christmas presents wereĭistributed on December 6th when the celebration of St. ![]() The story also tells that he used to give anonymous donations of His gift-giving role in Christmas rites probablyįollows from his fame as the friend of children. Russia, Moscow, Greece, children, sailors, prisoners, bakers, pawnbrokers, shopkeepers and Today, this mythical character is still alive and well and is knownĪll over the world as: Nicholas of Myra, Santa Claus or "Santa"Īges and thousands of churches are dedicated to him. St Nicholas reportedly died about 350 AD. Nicholas is known as Hagios Nikolaos, Bishop of Myra (in the present day Turkey), HeĪttended the first council of Nicaea in 325. He was later imprisoned during persecutions of theĮmperor Diocletian, but was fortunately released by the more humanitarian Emperor Constantine. The city of Patara, and traveled to Palestine and Egypt when he was Within both Western and EasterĬhristian Churches similar mythology, or tradition, exists. Reminds us we are all on this planet together, for the long run.Ĭountless legends (no documents exist) are toldĪs St. And although he may be a little commercial, who The family poem was later published for the general public and included what became the now famousĪnd Pagan, Old Catholic, Scandinavian, Dutch, German and English.Īll over the world know who Santa is. Version of Santa Claus comes from the Christmas poem A The most important single source for our modern day The habit of filling socks or stockings with presentsĪlso the habit of entering houses through the chimney. Version of Santa has given the current myth its visual form and these most curiousĪ merry old man with red and white clothesĮight flying reindeer, later joined by Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. New Amsterdam (New York) brought this fun and lively tradition (some even say cult) to Santa Claus originally came from the Dutch version called Sint Nikolaas or Sinterklaas.
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