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Some Familiar Legends About Santa Claus
A compact look at Saint Nicholas origins and the evolution of Santa Claus. The piece traces Santa from Nicholas of Myra and the Dutch Sinterklaas to German Christkindl and Kriss Kringle, noting Norse elves and Moore and Nast's influence in New York. It emphasizes the modern image as a real, jolly gift giver for children.
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Santa Claus
Sinterklaas
Christkindl
Kriss Kringle
Nicholas
Asia Minor
Turkey
Myra
Saint Nicholas
Bish
Santa
Germany
Christ Child
Norway
Clement Clark Moore
St. Nicholas
Thomas Nast
Moore