Colorful graphic illustrations accompany this zany dog story from the. Early in the book, the author recounts the traditional stories about saint nicholas and his morphing into the santa claus the entire world knows today. Children, christmas season is coming lets learn about the story of uncle santa while we await our gifts. Saint nicholas was a christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick and is the basis for the popular character of santa claus. Irvings book was a lampoon of the dutch culture of new york, and. In 1902, a childrens book called the life and adventures of santa claus further popularized the character of santa claus and his magic elves in american culture.
All americans are familiar with the icon of christmas, but what about the myth behind the north pole native. Frankly, most of the book has nothing whatsoever to do with santa claus but dwells upon anecdotal stories of these wild men as the true origin of santa claus. All americans are familiar with the icon of christmas. Nicholas, and how the story of the saint led to the modernday vision of santa claus. History of santa claus book 1 santa through the years kindle edition by portman, sandra l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Using a combination of comedy and documentary, traces the legend from its origins in the story of st. The modern image of santa claus has been refined again and again. The delightful story is set on christmas eve and tells of a tenyearold boy who is. Nicholas in 4th century turkey to the familiar santa claus of today. This is a very helpful book for children asking questions about santa claus. This list of the best kids books about santa claus is sure to include a new favorite for the. Washington irvings 1809 book knickerbockers history of new york.
The story of santa claus by joseph mccullough goodreads. A big, fat guy in a red suit with a fluffy white beard. The story of santa claus christmas stories for kids. Nickno matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. What are the origins of the modern day santa claus. As his prominence grew, sinter klaas was described as everything. The autobiography of santa claus is part novel, part history, and something that anyone who loves saint nicholas will be grateful to read. Fully illustrated with original color drawings, the story of santa claus celebrates the story of his beginnings as a holy man in ancient rome, through his development in the middleages, to his current, likeness on advertisements, greeting cards, apparel and decorations right down to reallife mallbased family photo opp. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of santa claus book 1 santa through the years. Early representations of the giftgiver from church history and folklore. History of santa claus book 1 santa through the years. There really is a santa claus the history of saint.
Nicholas as the patron saint of new york in his book, the history of new york. Guinn tracks down the origins of nearly all pieces of the santa claus legends and pieces them together, beginning with the birth of nicholas in 280 a. Lets take a look at the origin of santa claus, the history behind how his meaning has evolved over time, and some of the traditions behind his name. The real man behind santa claus and the books that made him. There really is a santa claus history of saint nicholas. And who helped bring the image of the man in the red suit. The santa claus book is a delightful, fullcolor, intimate history of santa and his elves, describing their daytoday adventures as they prepare for and fulfill st. The story of santa claus there once lived a wealthy and rich man name nicholas who.