on Christmas Eve Americans celebrate Santa Claus through songs, artwork, poems, short stories and films. Even though this pagan tradition is far removed from the nativity scene and the more religious meaning of Christmas, many families enjoy partaking in historical traditions of gift giving as well. Over the years, Santa has grown bit by bit through various interpretations, assembled by snippets of folklore from various cultures. The American version of Santa Claus is most closely associated with the Dutch Sinter Klaas and arrived in the new world around 1773. In 1809, Washington Irving (writing under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker) described Santa arriving on horseback on Christmas Eve . In 1823, Clement Clarke Moore wrote “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (also commonly referred to as “The Night Before Christmas”), which detailed the physical description of Santa, as well as information about his workshop, traveling by reindeer and the delivery of Christmas gifts . Thomas Nast published pictures of Santa in Harper’s Magazine from the 1860s to 1880s, which further cemented the imagery in children’s minds. Some say Santa Claus comes from Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop in Turkey. Nicholas often bestowed generous gifts to the poor and is sometimes called “the patron saint of children.” According to ancient text, Nicholas used to leave coins in shoes, which is celebrated in many European traditions. Another story tells how Nicholas once helped a man who could not afford a dowry for his three daughters by visiting the house in the night, throwing three bags of gold coins down the chimney and into a stocking, which was drying by the fire. This Christmas, why not watch a Santa Claus movie with the kids to get them in the holiday spirit? “Miracle on 34th Street” is, of course, one of the holiday season classics. In this heart-warming story, Santa is institutionalized for being “insane,” even though he is the real deal. In 1985, “Santa Claus the Movie” came out, which shows the inner workings of the Christmas gifts and toy factory, complete with elves and reindeer. Other holiday movies featuring Santa include: The Polar Express, Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus, Santa’s Workshop and Babes In Toyland. Also, a newer cult classic is the Tim Burton favorite, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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on Christmas Eve Americans celebrate Santa Claus through songs, artwork, poems, short stories and films. Even though this pagan tradition is far removed from the nativity scene and the more religious meaning of Christmas, many families enjoy partaking in historical traditions of gift giving as well. Over the years, Santa has grown bit by bit through various interpretations, assembled by snippets of folklore from various cultures. The American version of Santa Claus is most closely associated with the Dutch Sinter Klaas and arrived in the new world around 1773. In 1809, Washington Irving (writing under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker) described Santa arriving on horseback on Christmas Eve . In 1823, Clement Clarke Moore wrote “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (also commonly referred to as “The Night Before Christmas”), which detailed the physical description of Santa, as well as information about his workshop, traveling by reindeer and the delivery of Christmas gifts . Thomas Nast published pictures of Santa in Harper’s Magazine from the 1860s to 1880s, which further cemented the imagery in children’s minds. Some say Santa Claus comes from Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop in Turkey. Nicholas often bestowed generous gifts to the poor and is sometimes called “the patron saint of children.” According to ancient text, Nicholas used to leave coins in shoes, which is celebrated in many European traditions. Another story tells how Nicholas once helped a man who could not afford a dowry for his three daughters by visiting the house in the night, throwing three bags of gold coins down the chimney and into a stocking, which was drying by the fire. This Christmas, why not watch a Santa Claus movie with the kids to get them in the holiday spirit? “Miracle on 34th Street” is, of course, one of the holiday season classics. In this heart-warming story, Santa is institutionalized for being “insane,” even though he is the real deal. In 1985, “Santa Claus the Movie” came out, which shows the inner workings of the Christmas gifts and toy factory, complete with elves and reindeer. Other holiday movies featuring Santa include: The Polar Express, Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus, Santa’s Workshop and Babes In Toyland. Also, a newer cult classic is the Tim Burton favorite, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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