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Jefferson City Post Tribune in Jefferson City, Missouri

22 Dec 1929

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Jefferson City Post Tribune

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Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1929

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4

Santa Claus spans cultures as the spirit of Christmas

Santa Claus appears in many lands under many names from Holland to Bohemia, England to Spain, delivering gifts and spreading joy. The article traces his origins in Holland, the spread of Father Christmas in England, Saint Basil in Greece, Saint Nicola in Italy, and other regional traditions across Europe, noting how the figure embodies the holiday spirit regardless of locale.

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Santa Claus Yo Beryl Miller Holland Father Christmas Clemen Moore Santa England Devil Angel Bohemia Mikules Afikulap Siwars Poland Christ Mother of God Hungary Greece Hagios Vasillos Saint Basil Spain Italy Saint Nicole Sweden Norway Christmas Denmark Germany Kris Kringie Nicola Mikulas
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Celebration of Christmas Origins Through Centuries

The article traces Christmas roots from Christes messe to December 25 and the solstice link, noting varying early celebration times, pagan influences, and evolving customs. It covers Clement of Alexandria, Chrysostom, medieval pageantry, Shakespearean festivity, Puritan bans, and Dutch-New World Santa Claus, ending with modern universal observance and a note on kelp reaching 900 feet.

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