Dear Santa and Wish Lists from Young Readers
A compilation of handwritten Christmas requests from children listing toys, dolls, guns, bikes, cameras, and clothing. Names and street addresses appear amid earnest notes about being good and asking Santa to bring specific items before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Sheila Cagle
Robert Louis
Saundra Pierce
Hare
Sherri Lynn
Sabrina Lee
Sheryl
Uis
Sabrina
Mother
Daddy
Santa’s Busy Gift Givers Across Many Lands
The article traces how Santa relies on helpers beyond reindeer power. It recalls St Nicholas the bishop honored on December 5, St Lucy aiding in parts of Europe, the Torntar in Scandinavia, the Christ Child in various countries, Befana in Italy, and Epiphany gift bringers like the Three Kings.
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St. Nicholas
Santa
St. Lucy
France
French Canada
Torntar
Christ Child
Kristkind
Italy
Befana
Early Christmas in New World Fortress
In 1535 Jacques Cartier and 110 men faced cold hunger and fears near Quebec. Despite scurvy, they marked Christmas with a log cabin mass, an altar from a wooden table, evergreen decor, carols, and a feast from scarce rations.
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New World
St. Charles River
Quebec
Canada
Jacques Cartier
Ancient roots of festive wreaths linked to Christmas
The practice of making garlands from evergreens cones and herbs for gala occasions traces back to ancient Egypt, over a thousand years before Christ. The custom is now closely tied to Christian celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Santa Garb Through The Ages From Poem To Cartoon
An overview traces Santa’s clothing from the 1822 Moore poem to Nast’s 1869 cartoon showing the now familiar red suit. It contrasts earlier depictions in top hats and fur with the modern jolly elf image. The piece mentions family lines and a child’s holiday wish list.
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St. Nicholas
Clement C. Moore
Santaclause
Washington Irving
Dr. Moore
Santa
Thomas Nast
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