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16 lut 2010 · Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls...
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.
14 gru 2011 · Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus. Popularly accepted as the predecessor to Santa Claus, there is scarcely anything historically certain about Saint Nicholas (died 6 December, 345 or 352). According to tradition, or legend, he was born at Parara, in what is today southern Turkey.
25 gru 2023 · By 2010, that number had grown to 18.5 million and today, over 25 million letters from children all over the world and in many different languages – including braille have been answered by Santa’s helpers at Canada Post. The postal code is just further proof that Santa Claus has a home in Canada.
Cover of the Eaton's department store Christmas catalogue for 1906, showing an image of Santa Claus. Toronto, Canada - Source.
25 gru 2018 · Any kid can tell you where Santa Claus is from—the North Pole. But his historical journey is even longer and more fantastic than his annual, one-night circumnavigation of the globe.
19 wrz 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.
