- Claus | Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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- Santa Claus - Wikipedia
Santa Claus Santa Claus (also known simply as Santa, or as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas or Kris Kringle) 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
- Santa Claus | History, Christmas, North Pole, Legend, Facts - Britannica
Santa Claus is a 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
- Saint Nicholas: The Greek Saint Who Became Santa Claus
Greece celebrates Saint Nicholas, who, according to the Christian Orthodox faith, is the predecessor of Santa Claus, on Dec 6th The omnipresent, joyous, white-bearded man who dressed in red most of the time, became particularly popular in the 19th century, but his story unwinds back into the past
- The Origins and Evolution of Santa Claus: From Pagan Roots to Global . . .
Santa Claus is one of the most recognizable figures in modern culture, especially during the holiday season But behind the red suit and jolly laugh lies a rich tapestry of history, mythology, and cultural transformation
- Claus - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Life has grown easier for Santa Michael Claus, a 44-year-old technician with the Southwestern Bell Corporation in Dallas In his youth, he shied away from his name, red suits, beards and children carrying wish lists
- From Saint Nicholas through European traditions to Santa Claus
December 6th is the holiday of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th century bishop… the inspiration for today’s Santa Claus! So when did St Nick start wearing red, and move to the North Pole? Explanations
- The Origin Of Santa Claus And How He Became Our Christmas Icon - MSN
Every December, a red-suited figure with a white beard slides down chimneys worldwide, leaving gifts and embodying holiday magic But Santa Claus didn't always look like this, and he certainly
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