Santa Claus origin and Dutch ties traced across continents
The article traces St Nicholas origins from Asia Minor to Bari, Italy, and explains how Dutch settlers brought the name Santa Claus to New York and New Jersey. It notes the saint's widespread veneration, legends of miracles, and the Dutch Christmas traditions including the Star of Bethlehem and giving gifts. It ends with a note on the nation’s Christmas tree demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anta Claus
St. Nicholas
France
Belgium
Santa Claus
San Nicolaas
Holland
New York
New Jersey
San Nicolaus
England
Europe
Asia Minor
Panthera
Syeia
Nicholas of
Bari
Nicholas
Italy
Myra
Lycia
Holy Land
St. George
Diocletian
Prisen
Constantine
Nicaea
St. Athanasius
Phiscus and
Constantinople
Justinian
Bart
Apulia
Russia
America
Flo
Brotherhood of Man
Star Company
Star of Bethlehem
Manhattan
Paris Boulevards A Walk Through Historic Civic Life
A vivid portrait of Parisian boulevards from the Bastille to the Madeleine describing the dense crowds of diverse people, historic landmarks, and famed cafes and theaters. It traces origins in 17th century fortifications, notes key avenues such as Boulevard du Temple and Montmartre, and recalls gas lighting experiments and political havocs along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madeleine
Bastille
Picardy
Christian Science Monitor
Boulevards
Rue St. Antoine
Porte St. Antoine
Beaumarchais
Boulevard du Temple
Colle
Piron
Fanchon la Veilleuse
Nicolet
Place de la Republique
Boulevard St. Martin
Porte St. Martin
Municipal Corps of
Louis XIV
Ambigu Comique
Renaissance
Porte St.Martin
Lemoine
Louis XVI
Boulevard St. Denis
Limburg
Rhine
Porte St. Denis
Herases
Brebant
Cafe de Madrid
Fonck and
Nungesser
Cafe de
Madeleine Church
Boulevard Des Italiens
Tortoni
Maison d’Or
Cafe de Paris
Rue Laffitte
Hardig
Boulevard Des Capucines
Place de l'Opera
Capucines
Lumphant
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Canada
Mexico
le Boulevard Polesonniere
Old
Parie