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There Really is a Santa Claus - History of Saint Nicholas & Christmas Holiday Traditions

by William J. Federer

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From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus

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From Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus

William J. Federer traces the development of Saint Nicholas traditions, from the 3rd-century Bishop of Myra to the familiar figure of Santa Claus, including contributions attributed to writers and illustrators such as Washington Irving, Clement Moore, Thomas Nast, and Haddon Sundblom. The book also surveys the histories of Christmas customs and symbols—including carols, the Christmas tree, the Nativity scene, and the Twelve Days of Christmas—and places holiday observances alongside events in U.S. history. Presidential Christmas messages provide another thread, connecting national traditions with religious and civic life across different eras.

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  • Adults interested in the history of Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus traditions
  • Readers exploring the origins of Christmas customs and symbols
  • Those interested in Christmas observances and presidential messages in U.S. history

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Saint Nicholas and the development of Santa ClausChristmas traditions and symbolsChristmas in U.S. historyPresidential holiday messages

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Book overview

Saint Nicholas - Sinter Klaas - Santa Claus Read the story of Nicholas, 3rd Century Bishop of Myra, Asia Minor (present day Turkey) and how over time stories of his holy, generous life were embelished into legend. Discover additions of writer Washington Irving, minister Clement Moore, Civil War illustrator Thomas Nast, Coca-Cola artist Haddom Sundblom. Explore fascinating origins of the 12 Days of Christmas, Christmas Tree, Carols, Kris Kringle, Creche' scene, Poinsettia, Hanukkah... Relive events on Christmas throughout history, from Columbus to Valley Forge, the Great Depression to the Korean War. Travel back in time by reading Christmas Messages of U.S. Presidents, such as: Harry S Truman, just after WWII, at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree, 1946: "If we as a nation, and the other nations of the world, will accept it, the star of faith will guide us into the place of peace as it did the shepherds on that day of Christ's birth long ago."
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