Saint Nicholas and the enduring Santa Claus spirit
The piece traces Saint Nicholas as bishop of Myra and patron of children, sea-faring people, and others, noting his transformative legends and the American naming lineage. It argues the holiday belongs to all children, with the spirit of goodwill, peace, and youthful joy guiding old and young alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Nicholas
Saint
Myra
Smyra
Asia Minor
Old Russia
America
San Nicolaas
Kris Kringle
Christendom
The
Boston Herald
First Christmas Card Issued in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole
A London Star writer notes Victoria and Albert Museum curator’s Christmas Picture Book reveals the first Christmas card printed in 1843 for Sir Henry Cole, first director of the South Kensington Museum. The volume includes artworks from a Cologne walrus ivory relief to Eric Gill woodcut, illustrating a medieval austerity and a fond nod to a hearty meal.
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London Star
Sir Henry Cole
South Kerington Museum
Cologne
Eric Gill
Christmas Man Kris Kringle Visits In Lithuania Traditions
Christmas Man named Anta Claus does not visit Lithuanian children on Christmas Eve as in this country but Lithuanian celebrations include Kris Kringle roles and many foods. In Germany and Norway old Kris Kringle hides gifts in remote places and Christmas day is spent.
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Kris Kringle
Anta Claus
Lithuania
Germany
Norway
The Christmas Man Visits Sweden and America
The text contrasts Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus across Sweden and America. It notes Santa changes the game from chimney visits to leaving gifts in the room at night. It also mentions the local name The Christmas Man rather than Sanita Claus.
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Eneughi Wimg Ter Poe
Saint Nicholas
Sweden
Santa Claus
America
Sanita Claus
Season of giving and spending taints memory of folly
The text reflections contrast ancient and modern urges to spend. It notes a season when the impulse to give and buy permeates society, making life richer yet later inviting regret. It ends recalling a nostalgic view of generosity and folly.
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Egypt
Seasonable Emblem Too Many Santa Types
A fragment notes a nationwide reminder about standardized Santa Claus figures and the flood of varied depictions, reflecting holiday icon debates and consumer expectations.
Origin of Christmas Customs in Antiquity and Kalends Festival
The piece traces Christmas customs to Libanius of Antioch who taught Chrysostom in the fourth century and links Kalends to gift giving across the Roman world. It notes the festival’s removal of toil and the teaching of generosity and social obligation, with echoes of Old Testament charity during feasts.
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Libanius
Antioch
Athens
Chrysostom
Chures
Lihanius
Christmas Celebrations Across Bethlehem Churches
Three Christmas celebrations are observed in Bethlehem. The Roman Catholic rite on December 25 is followed by Greek Orthodox on January 7 and Armenian on January 20, marking a seasonal sequence across denominations.
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Bethlehem
Blessings and Burdens in a Life of Duty and Joy
The passage reflects on how blessings come with duties and sacrifices. It notes that riches bring responsibilities and loving parents require care and gratitude. It also states that enduring happiness carries a call to sympathy for others less fortunate.
Personal notices of holiday visits across towns
Prof and Mrs I S Brookmyer of Fakimore Md visit the former's parents. William Templeton of Collegeville spent Christmas with his mother. Mr and Mrs H C Miller visit their daughter Mrs Paul Diener in Reading. Harry Tshudy of Cincinnati visits sisters. Eugene Miller and family of Wil l Del spend Monday with J Harvey Dean. Barton Swart and family of Ard more spend Christmas with A BE y and family. Dr and Mrs Raymond Barr and Raymond Swate of Philadelphia visit Saturday. Mrs Annie Bachman visits son and family in Vandergrift Pa. Mr and Mrs Charles Gates of Reading spend Christmas with his father and sister. Alice Fassnacht visits her son in Columbia. Mr and Mrs William Paine of Trenton N J spend two days with the Masser family. Mr and Mrs C Burrows of Little Falls N J spend four days over Christmas with H Couch.
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I. S. Brookmyer
Fakimore
William Templeton
Collegeville
H. C. Miller
Paul Diener
Reading
Harry Tshudy
Cincinnati
Eugene Miller
Wili del
J. Harvey Dean
Barton Swart
Ardmore
A. BE
Raymond Barr
Raymond Swate
Philadelphia
Annie Bachman
Vandergrift
Charles Gates
Alice Fassnacht
Columbia
William Paine
Trenton
N. J
F. A. Masser
C. Burrows
Little Falls
H. Couch
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Alvin E. Magary
Detroit
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W. E. Hacker
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Leon Ober
On, Broad ST
Pfautz Bros
Pfautz Brothers Department Store
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