Well, from what I know St. Nicholas has a feast day that children would put their shoes or socks out and if they were good they would get candy and small gifts and if they're bad they get coal. It's on Wikipedia some of this, but it's not really clearly defined as to how Santa and Sant Nicholas are related. And I've always wondered how exactly the image of Saint Nicholas turned into Santa Claus. But anyway, there's some information on Wikipedia about Saint Nicholas of of Myra.
what is the archetypal santa claus? from where does the idea originate? does anyone know? I know that on december 17 till 23 the Romans celebrated Saturnalia, a celebration of the dedication of the temple of saturn. gifts were made and exchanged, a festival hat was worn by all, children had holiday from school, togas were thrown off in change of festive clothing and people called, "yo saturnalia"but who the hell is santa clause?and who is saint nicholas? somebody explain!
I thought Macy's made up the whole thing.
Well, from what I know St. Nicholas has a feast day that children would put their shoes or socks out and if they were good they would get candy and small gifts and if they're bad they get coal. It's on Wikipedia some of this, but it's not really clearly defined as to how Santa and Sant Nicholas are related. And I've always wondered how exactly the image of Saint Nicholas turned into Santa Claus. But anyway, there's some information on Wikipedia about Saint Nicholas of of Myra.
what is the archetypal santa claus? from where does the idea originate? does anyone know? I know that on december 17 till 23 the Romans celebrated Saturnalia, a celebration of the dedication of the temple of saturn. gifts were made and exchanged, a festival hat was worn by all, children had holiday from school, togas were thrown off in change of festive clothing and people called, "yo saturnalia"but who the hell is santa clause?and who is saint nicholas? somebody explain!