This is the official page for all of santa s elves who want to know if santa claus is real or fake. The real man behind santa claus and the books that made him. Nicholas known better as the night before christmas, describing santa claus as a jolly old elf a round belly. But many dont realize saint nicholas was a real guy. Dec 23, 2014 the origin of santa claus depends on which countrys story you choose to adopt. It is more commonly known by its first verse twas the night before christmas. Santa claus is a magical part of christmas, but telling a child the bittersweet truth about the cherished tradition can be another stress for parents during an already busy holiday season. Cc0 the article this christmas tell your children the real santa claus story by lisa bitel was originally published on the conversation and has been republished under a creative commons license. Santa claus wasnt always chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. Nicholas was from a rich family but gave away all he had to help the poor and sick. It is believed that nicholas was born sometime around. Yzermans to write this book on the true story of how st. As author vicky howard notes, we can never outgrow the anticipation of a visit from santa claus. The real saint nicholas christian history christianity today.
Merry christmas at christian youth channel cyc isobuster you can always find us at. Santa claus, the polar dragon, how santa makes toys, the elvish family tree, why santa goes down chimneys, and exciting things to see at the north polealong with many more fun, funny, and heartwarming stories and. The true story of santa claus tells the story of a young child on christmas eve who is anxiously awaiting santas arrival. Nicholas lived a long time ago in a place called asia minor. What are the origins of the modern day santa claus. All americans are familiar with the icon of christmas, but what about the myth behind the north pole native. It features the voices of ed asner, betty white, and tim curry the special presents an origin story for santa claus, who is depicted as a man named nicholas claus who wishes to give every child in the world a gift for christmas. Fully illustrated, the santa claus book has chapters on mrs. How he came to be todays giftgiving jolly figure from the north pole is a fascinating story by itself. Washington irving wrote a book titled the history of new york, and in it, he called st.
Heres the story of the real santa claus, saint nicholas, whose unfailing kindness and generosity led to many of the giftgiving traditions of christmas. Dec, 2018 portrait of saint nicholas bigstockphoto, santa claus with tree and sack public domain, and a modern depiction of santa claus. Nicholas story to explain why parents give children gifts and pretend they are from santa claus. What this story does best is present the truth a truth thats sometimes hard for parents to fess up to their children. More than reindeer and a red suit, a book for children published by vom that tells the true story of st. This christmas tell your children the real santa claus story. The books illustrations shifted the imagery away from a saintly bishop and marked santa claus appearance as december 25, not december 6. Dec 22, 2017 a lithographic book plate from one of mcloughlins christmas books shows santa claus by the chimney and was published in new york city in 1895. This poem contributed greatly to the legend of santa in north america. The following is excerpted from a note from the author to parents and educators that is included in the story of st.
But unlike the jolly figure who purportedly flies on a sleigh from the north pole, the saint came originally from the balmy mediterranean. Tv host, childrens author, awardwinning novelist, and 17 year santa with his lovely mrs. Santa claus, also known as father christmas, saint nicholas, saint nick, kris kringle, or simply santa, is an imaginary figure originating in western christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of wellbehaved children on the night of christmas eve 24 december or during the early morning hours of christmas day 25 december. Born nearly 2000 years ago, not too long after the days that jesus christ walked the earth, nicholas was born to wealthy parents in a tiny village in the country we today call turkey. The life and adventures of santa claus is a 1902 childrens book, written by l. Dec 23, 2009 eventually, santa claus developed into a uniquely american character. The autobiography of santa claus by jeff guinn, paperback. A big, fat guy in a red suit with a fluffy white beard. In 1823, the popular poem we know today as the night before.
From this real man came the fictional santa claus of christmas. To be read with your child, this wonderful book not only answers the dreaded santa question with honesty but it also answers the questions of why santa comes at christmas and who was the first santa. Begins with the story of saint nicholas the real, historical one to establish the theme of giving in secret. The kansas city star the autobiography of santa claus is a great tale with an intriguing premise. Dec 22, 20 a cute little story based on the life and adventures of santa claus by l. Hall has been santa at the radio city christmas spectacular since 1987. On the contrary, id love to see your hair, face, and big breasts covered by elven cum, said santa. Nicholas known better as the night before christmas, describing santa claus as a jolly old elf a round belly, cheeks likes roses and a nose like a cherry. Nicholas as a man who arrived from the north with a sleigh and flying reindeer. This beautifully retold legend features highly detailed and decorative illustrations. Dec 25, 2018 santa claus wasnt always chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. It was inspired by the real patch adams whom has been an active pen pal of mine for many years. A lithographic book plate from one of mcloughlins christmas books shows santa claus by the chimney and was published in new york city in 1895.
This is not just a happy happy fairy tale that one smiles all the way through, it is a larger view of good vs evil in the world. The legend of santa claus began in america in 1822 with clement c. Santa claus tells the true meaning of christmas home facebook. Dec 24, 2014 the real story of santa claus begins with saint nicholas 270 343 ad, who was born in the village of patara, an area which was once greek but is now part of turkey. Through the medium of this brief story, children can be introduced to the true meaning of christmas.
Encourages children not reveal the secret of santa to other children. Portrait of saint nicholas bigstockphoto, santa claus with tree and sack public domain, and a modern depiction of santa claus. In the 1870s in rural hopeville, connecticut, the clauses came to work at max pepins farm. Later in life, he became a saint, and focused his efforts on children. Santa claus is the obscuring of thrilling truth because we think the real truth cant compete with santa claus in the hearts of our children, which leads now to the second issue.
All americans are familiar with the icon of christmas. The book vividly captures the heart and life of someone who. The feast of sinterklaas saint nicholas was born in the 3rd century to wealthy parents in the patara region, greek at the time, but currently in turkey. It features the voices of ed asner, betty white, and tim curry the special presents an origin story for santa claus, who is depicted as a man named nicholas claus who wishes to. He once saved three sisters who were going to be sold as slaves by providing them with a dowry so they could be married. Nicholas used his entire inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. The story of santa claus is a 1996 animated television special directed by toby bluth. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout christian, died in an epidemic while nicholas was still young. The true story of santa claus begins with nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of patara in asia minor. Santa claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of christmas in the united states and other countries, bringing gifts to children.
Nickno matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. The author states how as a child he could not fathom that this gift giving myth was not real. What happens when a child asks if there is indeed a santa claus. The story of santa claus by joseph a mccullough blends the two, treating the topic of santa seriously, being careful not to destroy any beliefs held by the young reader. There is also a story within a story mom telling daughter the true story of santa claus. The real story of santa claus begins with saint nicholas 270 343 ad, who was born in the village of patara, an area which was once greek but is now part of turkey. The story on the next page, yes, virginia, there is a santa claus, provides an answer. He was born to wealthy parents, who died in an epidemic while nicholas was still young. Santa claus is for real is a truly magical journey that charles edward hall takes us on. To order your paperback, hardcover, ebook andor nook book copy of santa claus tells the true meaning of christmas, for more information. Father christmas fills the role in many european countries. Why i believe in santa claus chicken soup for the soul. I never knew you had that in you, said mary with her own version of santas laugh, ha. True story of santa claus by paul prokop goodreads.
At the time the area was greek and is now on the southern coast of turkey. Nicholas and santa claus are historically the same man. Dec 22, 2014 dont tell the kids, but weve got santa claus all wrong. I had often regaled my longsuffering wife and wideeyed children with stories about my strange childhood, but had always blocked. Jan 01, 2014 the story of santa claus by joseph a mccullough blends the two, treating the topic of santa seriously, being careful not to destroy any beliefs held by the young reader.
He is a magical figure, drawn from the legends, history, and folklore of many countries. The santa club is the delightful little book that explains the serious question, is santa claus real. A cute little story based on the life and adventures of santa claus by l. This book is directed at those who are ready to learn the truth and is definitely not for those who are hanging on to the myth a little longer. Nicholas the story of the real santa claus by mary.
Santa claus comes from the dutch words sinter klaas, which is what they call their favorite saint, st. His research confirms the real individual who became a saint and the model for the benevolent yet fictional st. The real santa claus the legend of santa claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named st. The true story of santa claus tells the story of a young child on christmas eve who is anxiously awaiting santa s arrival. Why he matters to christmas focuses on three aspects of saint nicholashistorical facts from his life, his legacy in the centuries following his death, and the legendary status that transformed his likeness into the presentday jolly, toybearing santa claus. His popular image is based on traditions associated with saint nicholas, a 4thcentury christian saint. To order your paperback, hardcover, ebook andor nook book copy of santa claus tells the true. The short answer, in every way that matters, is yes, santa claus is real. The legend of santa claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named st. It tells the real story of saint nicholas and how he became santa claus. When he meets santa himself, he is given an unexpected gift santa claus own story. Nicholas of myra, the man whose story became the basis of our modernday santa claus. This amazing 5 star short story is a unique version on the tale of santa claus. Santa claus is not a withholding of painful truth until the children are old enough to handle it.
People around the world are celebrating christmas and perhaps enjoying a few gifts from santa claus. And if you still dont believe me, here are nine proofs to prove that point like the point on my pointy shoes. Santa clausotherwise known as saint nicholas or kris kringle has. In 1821, a book entitled sante clause in sleigh depicted st. Though nicholas was a child of privilege, he was raised a christian and at a very young age was devoted to the faith. Washington irvings 1809 book knickerbockers history of new york first. Dont tell the kids, but weve got santa claus all wrong.
Behind todays mythical santa claus is a real saint st. The real name of santa claus was saint nicholas, also known as kris kringle. Oct 29, 20 santa claus is for real is a truly magical journey that charles edward hall takes us on. December 6 marks saint nicholas day, and i thought id mark the beginning of the christmas season by telling the story of santa claus s namesake. Three years later, clement moore wrote a visit from st. Historians say kris kringle was created to keep adults, not children, off the naughty list. In 1832, clement moore wrote a poem called a visit from saint nicholas. They left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. The true story of santa claus by anissa pesce zucker.
In the mean time, i did give him paul prokops book the true story of santa claus which i think is more appropriate for a younger audience. The origin of santa claus depends on which countrys story you choose to adopt. The author has gathered tales and as the holidays draw near, the public or school library cant have enough christmas stories on the shelf. Nicholas became santa claus as a christmas gift to their customers. Through the medium of this brief story, children can.
The result is that sinterklaas is celebrated by dutch people of all ages and beliefs, without any real religious connotations. Dec 12, 2018 santa claus is not a withholding of painful truth until the children are old enough to handle it. The real story of the modernday santa claus began years ago in a faraway land and has grown over the years as his myth has taken hold in popular culture. This is also his journey as he narrates the audiobook and it was perfect.
Everyone has their own version of the santa claus story. In 1904, a short story called a kidnapped santa claus, by baum, appeared in the delineator magazine. This ya mini novel is about the true meaning of christmas and the spirit of giving. Masterfully weaving past and present through story, lessons, and devotions, the gospel of santa claus follows the incredible story of saint nicholas. It tells of how he started as a child from a rich family, and how he gave gifts to the poor with his money.
This book weaves the real meaning of christmas into the story of. The gifts santa claus delivers, gifts of hope and joy, bring the joy of giving to all the children of the world. The ancient origins of santa claus ancient origins. Why i believe in santa claus what about santa claus.
Eventually, santa claus developed into a uniquely american character. Dec 19, 2019 santa claus is a magical part of christmas, but telling a child the bittersweet truth about the cherished tradition can be another stress for parents during an already busy holiday season. Dec 08, 2017 the legend of santa claus begins with a christian monk named nicholas who was born around 280 a. December 6 marks saint nicholas day, and i thought id mark the beginning of the christmas season by telling the story of santa clauss namesake. Known as santa, saint nick, kris kringle, or father christmas, the notion of a fat and jolly man carrying a sack while wearing a red suit and delivering presents to good girls and boys didn. You dont have to be a child to appreciate the magic within the book of santa claus. In 1820, washington irving wrote a story of santa claus flying in a wagon to deliver presents to children. The book mostly follows the story of saint nicolas, whom we know as santa claus. Nicholas went to live with his uncle who was a priest. Santa claus, the polar dragon, how santa makes toys, the elvish family tree, why santa goes down chimneys, and exciting things to see at the north polealong with many more fun, funny, and heartwarming stories and facts about everyones favorite holiday helper.
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