Santa Claus History
Saint Nicholas, who was born in 280 AD, started concept of giving gifts. All the gifts, which the saint gave, were done anonymously. So, the present day Santa Claus, also comes at night to deliver the gifts. Santa Claus is known by kids all over the world with different names. However, the common thing is in this is that, Santa brings gifts for all the little kids; only the dates on which they receive, the gift and open it are different in some places.
Children bake cookies and cakes for Santa. To help Santa in his journey, they leave the cakes, cookies and some milk outside the house for him and his entourage to drink. On Christmas day, when the kids get up in the morning, they find the milk and the cookies gone and gifts waiting for them. Most kids open their gifts on Christmas morning, while children in some countries open their gifts on January 6, the date on which the three Wiseman gave gifts to Jesus. A look at the history of Santa Claus, throws up some interesting anecdotes.
Santa Claus history for kids
Santa Claus history has many, legends which may make it tough for a kid to understand. For your little one, buy some of the Santa Claus history books which have been specially written for kids. These books are written, in a simple language and contain lots of colorful images to make it interesting for the little ones. Tell them some of the legends, associated with Santa; be prepared to answer a barrage of questions, which they will have after listening to the history. The Santa Claus history for children books can be a good gift idea, for a kid.
Santa Claus history channel
Father Christmas is a blend of several cultures, legends, customs, traditions and practices. A look at the Santa Claus history timeline, which are available, proves this perspective very clearly. It is believed that, in the 9th century, the England Saxons honored the king of winter and he was represented to be wearing fur hat or crown. The Saxons were of the view that, if the king was welcomed like a deity, the winters will be less harsh on them. By the 10th century, Odin, the chief God of the Vikings started the practice of exchanging gifts in winter.
By the 11th and the 12th century the stories about St Nicholas began to evolve all over the world. He was chosen by many groups, of people and countries as their patron saint. Gradually the legends of Saint Nicholas, who used to give gifts anonymously, spread out to many countries. He was known by many names, but the name of Santa Claus evolved to such an extent that he became popular all over. By the 18th and the 19th century Santa sleigh along with his reindeers and elves became popular.
