Christmas Traditions and Legends
Having your photo taken with Santa and being able to tell him what you want for Christmas is a popular tradition. Who was the original Santa Claus?
The story of Santa Claus can be traced back to Saint Nicholas, a bishop from Myra.
For some families, St. Nicholas puts treats in the children's shoes for them to find on St. Nicholas Day. When is St. Nicholas Day?
Bishop Nicholas was canonized a saint on December 6, 343 AD.
Some families have a neighbor dress as Santa and come to the house with gifts. How did the modern Santa come to be?
Clement C. Moore is credited for creating the modern Santa Clause with the poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" in 1823.