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16 lut 2010 · Find out more about the history of Santa Claus from his earliest origins to the shopping mall Santas of today, and discover how two New Yorkers—Clement Clark Moore and Thomas Nast—were...
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or Santa) 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.
7 gru 2019 · The long, fascinating history of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nikolaos of Myra (traditionally said to have lived 270 – 343 AD), who is said to have been the bishop of the Greek city of Myra, which is located on the southwest coast of what is now modern-day Turkey.
2 dni temu · 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 who is typically depicted in red bishop’s robes.
26 lis 2024 · Santa Claus, as we know him today, first appeared in North America in the early 19th century, but his ancestor is believed by many to be St. Nicholas, a Christian monk born around 280 ce in what is now known as Turkey. [1] [3]
10 gru 2020 · The story behind Santa goes back to the third century during the time of St. Nicholas, a monk, even though some sources state that he was a bishop. Nicholas was born around 280 A.D. in Patara, in modern-day Turkey. Legend states that Nicholas had a giving spirit and traveled the countryside helping those less fortunate and the sick.
Long before the red-suited Santa Claus became a fixture of Christmas, the roots of his story were already taking shape in pre-Christian and pagan traditions. The origins can be traced back to the ancient Roman winter festival of Saturnalia, celebrated in mid-December.
