Kris Kringle! Saint Nick! Sinterklaas! Old...beardy! Children all over the world love Santa Claus.
But how did he end up with so many names?
Are they corporate creations or semblances of somber saints?
Join us as we delve into the myths and traditions of Santa Claus. Cameo appearances by: Martin Luther, Charles I, and friend of the podcast Mickey Rooney!
Sources:
Articles:
https://starkeycomics.com/2018/12/17/the-evolution-of-father-christmas/
988 Vladimir Adopts Christianity | Christian History Magazine (christianhistoryinstitute.org)
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-father-christmas/
https://www.learningliftoff.com/santa-claus-origins-and-traditions/ The Roman Empire: in the First Century. The Roman Empire. Early Christians | PBS
https://homesteadmuseum.blog/2016/12/01/the-evolution-of-christmas-santa-claus-in-the-late-1840s/
Books:
Bennett, W. J. (2018). The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas (Reissue ed.). Howard Books.
Jerman, T. A. (2020). Santa Claus Worldwide: A History of St. Nicholas and Other Holiday Gift-Bringers. McFarland.
Wheeler, J. L. (2010). Saint Nicholas (Christian Encounters Series). Thomas Nelson.
Websites:
www.britannica.com
www.etymologyonline.com
www.history.com
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