So, who said you can't believe in Santa? ST NICHOLAS The man who became Santa Claus didn't actually wear a red cloak, drive a sleigh and go down chimneys, but the Byzantine bishop's charity to poor children and the needy offers an insight into true Christmas spirit...
You may find it interesting that some of our Santa Claus traditions indeed came from St. Nicholas Day. If your children are confused about Santa Claus, tell them the story of St. Nicholas, who was a bonafide saint who bestowed gifts onto others to demonstrate his faith. Leaving out Shoes ...
The poem, An Account of a Visit From Saint Nicholas, written in 1820 by Clement Clarke Moore, describes Saint Nicholas as a jolly heavy set man who would come down chimneys and leave gifts for children. This would be the inspiration for Santa Claus. A popular tradition adopted by Christmas...
Santa Claus,also known as Saint Nicholas,Father Christmas,Kris Kringle,or simply "Santa",is a historical,legendary,and mythical figure in folklore who,in Western cultures,is described as bringing gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day,or on his feast day,December 6.The legend may have its ...
The state of perfection for all men.” Peter O’Toole as Sir Charles Ferguson Brotherly Love (1970): “Remember the nice things. Reared in exile by a card-cheating, scandal ruined daddy. A mummy who gave us gin for milk. Ours was such a beautifully disgusting childhood.” Maximillian ...
And at 7:00 pm, all eyes will be on the sky for the fireworks show behind LA Thomas. Gary Meuleman - Unsplash There's plenty of food, so come hungry And for those of us who like to eat our way through the holidays, there'll be an array of food and drink vendors on hand, hoste...
Nicholas Gunn:I met both Chris Fossek and Dana Kemmerle in Santa Barbara, CA. Chris was a local accomplished musician, who has been playing the Santa Barbara circuit for some time. I heard him at a local wine bar and quickly realized this guy had great technique and style. At that time...
Saint Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints who is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas. In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. He is one of the patron saints of children and of sailors.