Who Is Santa Claus? A History of St. Nicholas, the Christmas Tree, and the Three Wise Men

It was about the middle of the nineteenth century that the funny men of America took the Saint under their special patronage. In Holland he had been austere and dignified, as became a bishop and a saint. In America he developed into the fat, jolly, pot-bellied old roisterer whom we all know and love and who reminds us at so many points of the fun loving Silenus of Pagan times.

Undoubtedly it was the American, Clement C. Moore, who immortalized the figure and decided the model which all succeeding poets and artists have ever followed. Read more Read less.

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Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. I saw this book in the Kindle Lending Library and decided to give it a read for fun. I figured it would be a light read with cute folk lore about Santa and Christmas, perfect for the holiday season. While it was a quick read, it was far more informative than I anticipated. I also thought this might be a book written for a younger audience, but the explication of facts, legends and details Walsh lays out carefully is articulated in a much more mature manner. Beginning with the origins of Saint Nic I saw this book in the Kindle Lending Library and decided to give it a read for fun.

Beginning with the origins of Saint Nicholas, Walsh traces the development of modern Santa Claus in a variety of countries and cultures. Because of the limited facts regarding "Santa Claus", the unverified tales tangent into a variety of branches to the question of who Santa Claus is.

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Walsh tackles many, if not all, of the stories that inform us of this holiday figure. Understandably, reading about all of these stories can get daunting at times, especially because Walsh talks about Santa in a variety of cultures and time periods; but if you're interested in history and culture you will probably love it! Being a Religion major in college I already knew most of the history and background tales noted, but it was very well articulated and better detailed in this book. My favorite part of this book was learning about how the legend of St. I find it fascinating to see how ideas have developed and changed over time and this book is definitely a great illustration of that in regards to Christmas.

This is an informative book about the origins of the man we refer to as "Santa Claus". If you're interested in history and culture, this is a great read! Expect it to be informative and detailed rather than a fluffy Christmas book. Jul 22, Beatrice Drury rated it it was ok. I didn't think that anything could truly make Christmas boring. This writer droned and was an old fashioned writer. I did discover within the book why he was old fashioned since he refers to the current king of England being Edward VII. It doesn't explain his droning on and on telling stories that aren't very interesting.

The only reason I gave this two stars is that I do believe I may have learned at least one thing I did not know before. I suppose that deserves two Dry, dry, dry. I suppose that deserves two stars. Dec 09, Julie Morales rated it really liked it. What about the first people to use Christmas trees, and how did that custom arrive in the United States?

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History of Santa, with opening section on Saint Nicholas; many illustrations. Saint Nicholas of Myra: More Blessed to Give than to Receive. A special insert reclaiming Father Christmas and Santa as Christian; rich images and photos. Leaflet idetnifies some connections between the saint and Anglican and Episcopal tradition and locales. From the Holly Jolly to the Holy: Reclaiming the sacred during Advent and Christmas.

Devotional booklet with scripture and reflection for all the days of Advent and Christmas; St. Nicholas shows how to live in these seasons with true Christian compassion and generosity, finding ways to recover the true joy and holiness of the season Bulk pricing available directly from Forward Movement.

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Follow Nicholas through time and around the globe to discover his evolving image. Text and translation of the 6th century account of Nicholas of Sion; this text became melded with accounts of Nicholas of Myra so that many of the episodes associated with Nicholas of Myra are rooted in the life of Nicholas of Sion.

Issue devoted to Saint Nicholas—Santa Claus, many images in color. I, Four twelfth-century Saint Nicholas liturgical dramas. Complete Latin text, with English translation by Margaret Hunt, and plainsong notation. Purchase from Antico Edition. The story of St. Nicholas to Santa told through illustrated paper dolls. English version with engravings by John Lawrence. The Book of Christmas Questions.

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Excellent resource, careful research; explains what is behind Christmas traditions and answers common questions with rare clarity and verve; good for older children and adults. The Story of Santa Klaus: Told for Children of all Ages from Six to Sixty. Who is Santa Claus? A History of St. From the author of the classic "Handbook of Christian Feasts and Festivals," this simpler work is just about Christmas.