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Saint Nicholas and Saint Valentine
Two holy men influenced early Christians because of their love for others, and it is this love which inspires present day celebrations of gift giving and love
saint valentine • saint nicholas • patron saint • early christians • holidays

The Origins of Santa Claus
The origins of Santa Claus come from the real life story Saint Nicholas, while the rest has been formed by Christmas folklore, story and tradition.
origins santa claus • life saint nicholas • christmas folklore tradition • night before christmas • bishop of myra

The Many Figures of Christmas
There are many different Christmas traditions in Western Europe. History, folk lore and religion have all intermeshed to create various Christmas gift-bearers.
christmas gift bearers in europe • swedish holiday traditions • jultomen • christkindle • la befana

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
From grandiose beginnings as the Norse god Odin to the Symbol of a holiday Santa Clause has slowly evolved over time into the jolly old man that we know today.
saint nicholas • odin • sinter claus • sinter klaas • santa clause

Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving DVD
Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving, is VeggieTales newest Christmas movie. It tells the story of the man who has become known as Santa Claus and teaches giving.
saint nicholas a story of joyful giving • veggietales • christmas dvd • silly songs with larry • big idea

St. Nick, Elves and Flying Reindeer... hmmm
Links to pages covering Santas history and possible roots, including not only where he came from etc. but also info. on his dress, counterparts, gift giving and more!
santa claus • kris kringle • saint nick • saint nicholas • elves

Holiday Saints
Various saints of Western Europe that are part of Christmas and New Years traditions, including Saint Basil, Saint Nicholas and Saint Lucia.
saint nicholas • colonial christmas traditions • saint knut • king knut iv • saint basil

Coca-Cola's Commercialization of Santa Claus
The Coca-Cola Company had major influence on the commercialization of jolly Saint Nick and created today's view of this celebrated holiday figure.
coca cola company • santa claus • saint nicholas • coke santa • father christmas

A Santa Claus Pause
Take a break from holiday shopping and get to know the real Saint Nicholas as well as why he was banned for a while. Meet the gift-givers of other countries and find out why reindeer pull his sleigh rather than any other animal.
santa claus • sinter klaas • saint nicholas • st. nick • north pole

The Historical St. Nicholas
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
saint nicholas • sinterklaas • historical saint nicholas • historische sinterklaas • bishop of myra

The Real Meaning of Christmas
It's hard not to be captivated by gifts and glitter this time of year. Amid the toys and trimmings, how can you teach your child the true meaning of Christmas?
real meaning of christmas • teaching kids about jesus' birth • spiritual significance of christmas • teaching kids about christmas • keeping christ in christmas

Christmas in Austria
One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.
christmas in austria • austrian christmas traditions • santaklausen • knect ruprecht • silent night

History of Christmas Celebration
History of Christmas celebration - Epiphany, Nicholas and Santa Claus, from Roman celebration to today's Christmas carols, Christmas trees, and gift-giving.
christmas • nativity • christmas history • epiphany • december 25

Is Santa Claus Real?
Beyond giving a simple yes or no answer, parents may consider the consequences to children of how they approach, interpret, and inevitably answer the Santa question.
is santa claus real • how to answer santa question • saint nicholas • spirit of christmas • saint nick

Katrien's St. Nicholas Day Treat!
Katrien Vander Straeten, Suite101 Custom and Holiday host, tells how she celebrated St. Nicholas Day in her native Belgium and shares with us a recipe for Speculoos!
st. nicholas day • recipe • specutoos • belguim • katrien vander straeten

Letters for Santa Claus
Every year, children's letters to Santa Claus receive answers - with some help from your friendly neighborhood postal workers.
letters to santa • santa claus • mail • holiday wishes • saint nicholas

Martin Luther and Christmas
During the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th Century, many old customs were abandoned in favor of new ones believed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
martin luther and christmas • german christmas traditions • christkindl • martin luther and christkindle • martin luther and christmas trees

Sinterklaas or St. Nicholas
Who is the first Saint that comes to the Belgian mind? It's Saint Nicholas, an amalgam of childlike naivety and pagan, Christian and colonial elements.
saint nicholas • belgium • sinterklaaskindervriend • saint nicolas children's friend • santa claus go home

Belgium and Holland's Black Peter
Saint Nicholas is invariably revered as the Children's Saint in many European countries. But his helpers differ in many aspects from country to country.
saint nicholas • st. nicholas • sinterklaas • zwarte piet • black peter

St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
The legendary stories of Saint Nicholas portray him as a revered Catholic saint, generous man to the needy, historical children's icon, and loyal bishop of Myra.
st. nicholas the wonderworker • st. nicholas the patron saint • st. nicholas day • st. nicholas as santa claus • charitable work and st. nicholas

The Traditions of Christmas
A look at the history of various Christmas traditions including Christmas trees, Santa Claus, mistletoe, holly and Christmas cards.
christmas • santa calus • christmas trees • holly • mistletoe

A Legend Written by L. Frank Baum
The popular author of children's books wrote a story tracing the imagined history of the icon of childhood Christmas dreams, Saint Nicholas.
santa claus • st nicholas • saint nicholas • frank baum • l. frank baum

Who Was St Nicholas
Many modern Christmas traditions have their origins in antiquity in ages before the birth of Christ and indeed before the ancient Romans one such is Santa Claus.
father christmas • santa claus • christmas • christmas traditions • reindeer

Special Christmas Traditions Observed in Germany
Many Christmas traditions are celebrated in Germany starting with St. Nicholas Day. Several of them are now celebrated around the world including the Christmas tree.
german christmas traditions • customs around the world • advent celebrations • saint nicholas day • christmas tree history

Christmas in France
Christmas in France has many unique holiday customs, such as Pere Noel and a Christmas Creche instead of a Christmas tree.
french holiday traditions • french christmas traditions • pere noel • christmas creche • cake of the king

Christmas in Sweden
Christmas in Sweden goes back to pagan festivals relating to Thor and Saint Lucia. Sweden has developed many holiday traditions, many of which are still practiced today.
christmas in sweden • swedish holiday traditions • christmas traditions in sweden • saint lucia • saint lucia day

Colonial Christmas Traditions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions

Meaning in St Nicholas of Bari
In altarpiece "Saint Nicholas of Bari," Fra Angelico (c. 1400-1455), Early Renaisance painter and Dominican brother, portrays two miracles associated with St. Nicholas.
fra angelico • fra angelico art • miracles in art • fra angelico paintings • symbolism in art

CYPRUS BRIEF HISTORY- part II
As you have get Cyprus history, this article will take you further. AS Cyprus "The Land You Will Love",history of Cyprus including an historical overview of the island, people, food, and much more. A quick glance over the past……..
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation

Santa Claus, the Yule Elf, and Odin
This article looks at Santa and his elves, and their very pagan roots. Included are suggestions for modifying the legend of Santa and his elves to fit a very modern pagan tradition for children.
santa claus • pagan • children • yule • odin

Animals in Art
The bat, the toad, the hedgehog, and the pig are symbols of evil or gluttony in Western art.
symbol of gluttony or evil • symbol western christian art • saint anthony the great • bat • toad

Canada's North Pole
Is it the Geographic North Pole, the North Magnetic Pole or somewhere else that Santa Claus lives? The North Pole's ownership is now in dispute.
canada's north pole • canada's geographic north pole • canada's north magnetic pole • santa claus north pole • thomas nast santa claus

Cheap Eats on the Road
How to cut food costs while touring
food • b&b • fast food • europe • england

Christkindlmarkt in Munich Germany
Munich, Germany hosts a Christkindlmarkt in the town square under the famous Glockenspiel. People gather to purchase handcrafted gifts and enjoy festivities.
christkindlmarkt • german christmas market • munich city square • advent season • nativity market

Christmas Cards
A brief history of the Christmas card, from its Roman origins to the first Christmas card produced in Victorian England
first christmas card • cole • horsley • pagan origins • st. nicholas

Christmas in Liechtenstein
Will I find the lost magic of Christmas in Liechtenstein? Read and find out.
magic • christmas • liechtenstein • triesenberg • christkindli

Colonial Christmas Customs
Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.
colonial christmas • colonial christmas traditions • christmas in the colonies • revolutionary war christmas • first christmas tree

Ethnicity: Fluid and Permeable
Last week, we asked: What hold societies together, or what is the nature of solidarity? This week, we will explore notions of ethnicity in response to that question.
identity • belonging • ethnicity • ethnic boundaries • political identity

European Alternatives to Halloween
Halloween is taking Europe by storm, but there are still many other, similar festivals and holidays that perform its functions of fun and treats for the kids.
europe alternative festivals halloween • saint martin sint-maartenfeest • sinterklaas st nicholas • three kings driekoningen • carnival carnaval

Food!
a look at lost-cost road food
jackson's • scotland • seafood • samos • lunch

Legends of Christmas Giving
Legends of Christmas giving and a special gift for you.
christmas • wreath • house • winter • angels

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