Santa Claus Spirit Across Ages and Cultures
The article traces Santa from Saint Nicholas in Asia Minor to European traditions and American adaptations. It notes Dec 6 observances, Dutch influences, and key figures like Irving Moore and Nast shaping the modern image. It concludes Santa embodies generosity and peace, not mere myth.
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Anta Claus
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Asia Minor
Europe
Lapland
Santa
St. Nicholas
America
Sinter Klass
Washington Irving
Clement Moore
Thomas Nast
Christmas Minstrels Serenade Known Homes
Wordsworth themed verse recounts a Christmas night scene where minstrels play under eaves and laurels glow. The hardy band scrapes chords with effort as Jill greets each inmate's claim and households receive festive wishes in a communal holiday tribute.
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Jill
Parents Can Spoil Children’s Play This Christmas
A Christmas resolution urges parents to stop spoiling children’s play by fussing over toys. The piece notes mothers tend to fuss with Ann’s doll and boys seek fair access to trains and cars. It argues children crave freedom for most of the year.
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Ann
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