Saint Nicholas of Myra Patron Saint of Children and Sailors
Saint Nicholas of Myra born Patara Syria about 300 A D became priest monk and bishop. He was credited with miracles including calming storms feeding multitudes and raising the dead. Died December 6 026 and buried at Myra with claims of remains at Bari and Venice. He is revered in Russia and parts of Europe as the source of Christmas gifts.
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Origin of Santa Claus Names and Traditions
Originated on ANTA CLAUS not related to St Nicholas. Santa Claus is a modern pagan saint figure, jolly and smiling, from Dutch roots shortening St Nicholas. Known in America, travels with reindeers, Kriss Kringle or Kriss Winkle arise from German speech. Christ Kindlein links to Christ Child gifts.
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Santa Claus in Wise Humor by A B Williams
A park scene with Dorathy and her doll Claribel inspires a playful, inventive Christmas scheme. The narrator crafts clever toy gifts from odds and ends, including silk stockings, a belt with a doll waist, a pill box invitation, a tiny handkerchief, and a gilt watch, filling Claribel’s stocking with small surprises. Adults and child alike enjoy unwrapping the well made treasure on Christmas morning.
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Save a Little Christmas Cheer
A public domain style verse urges spreading cheer during Christmas with kindness and thoughtful gifts. It promotes warmth, sunny goodwill, and cheerful conduct among friends and family, attributed to Lewis E. Thayer.
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Lewis E. Thayer
Professional Pride and Confession In Court
A defendant admits to robbery in court saying he has served nineteen years in the profession and never collaborated with anyone. The judge questions whether he had help, seeking a direct answer.
Diplomatic Christmas Gift Causes Family Surprise
Mrs. Grimshaw debates how to please cousin Clara with a costly present without hurting her pride. John secretly buys a diamond brooch and uses it to “send” Clara money via a pawned piece, then reads an anonymous letter praising the plan and hints at recovering the item.
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