World Santa Claus Names Across Cultures and Traditions
The article traces Santa Claus origins from Saint Nicholas to various cultural names and customs. It notes Clement Moore's influence on the modern image with sleigh, rosy cheeks, and a round belly, and lists many international variants from Pere Noel to La Befana and Baboushka.
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Santa
America
Clement Moore
Saint Nicholas
Moore
Santa Claus
Santa Klass
Nicholas
Myra
Holland
Sinterklass
Nickolas
Saint Nickolaus
Santa Kalout
First American Christmas Cards Began in Boston 1875
The piece traces the origin of American Christmas cards to Boston lithographer Louis Prang, who in 1875 launched a mass market after a 1874 moss rose design idea. It notes Prang’s chromolithography, Bavarian limestone inks, and ornate Victorian card styles. It also recounts earlier English origins and global Santa traditions.
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Boston
England
Sir Henry Cole
John Horsley
Germany
Santa
Italy
la Befona
Louis Prang
America
Prang
D. E. Whitney
Traditions Shape Christmas Eve and New Year Customs
The text notes that in Ireland a woman named Mary snuffs the Christmas Eve candles, while in Nova Scotia some believe bad luck follows if the tree remains up after New Year. It highlights differing national beliefs about holiday practices and luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Mary
Nova Scotia
Prang Annual Art Competition Prize Totals Reported
Prang conducted an annual competition to secure designs for his cards with prizes totaling up to 3000 dollars. In the 1880s deluxe cards sold for about one dollar each and the winning designs were often stamped on the back with prize notices.
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Prang
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Pere Noel
France
Kezisek
Jesus
New
Russia
Father Frost
Baboushka
Christkindl
Merry Christmas
Delhi - Taylor
Mayfair
Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp
Port Isabel, Texas
N.Y
United States
Rust Craft Greeting Card Company
Spain
Santos White Horse
Europe
Bavaria
Tan Port Isabel Motors
Erry
THE
Port Isabel
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