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carlomariamanenti » 20 dic 2012, 10:05
On this Christmas, remember,
the joy that you give to others,
it is the joy that comes back to you.
So be joyful and make others joyful too!
Merry Christmas to You All

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Santa Claus LegendsMany stories are being told in regards of the legends of Santa Claus. He is perhaps the most remarkable of all the characters associated with Christmas. One of the legends tells about a young pastor named Nicholas. He acquired a fortune when his parents died when he was still in his teens. He loved the Lord and also cared deeply for the poor. He brought various gifts, money and other useful items to the houses of the poor. He did this at night, and in secrecy, so that no one knew, as he wanted no glory, he just wanted to help people. The image of Santa Claus, or likewise characters became popular in North America in the 19th century and later on was adopted in other countries around the world. A political cartoonist and illustrator created the original Santa Claus image by the name of Thomas Nast.
Later on other countries changed the image somewhat to suit their own culture and tastes. In different places he is known by different names like in German speaking countries in Europe, he is known as Saint Nikolaus, in France, Père Noël. His looks are that of a kind old gentleman with white beard and red baggy suit with trimmed fur. His look is his identity. He travels throughout the countryside on Christmas Eve to give gifts to children and grown UPS. Each country features different gift-bearers for the Christmas or Advent season like La Befana in Italy, The Three Kings in Spain, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, Christkindl or the Christ Child in Switzerland and Austria, Father Christmas in England and Pere Noël, Father Christmas or the Christ Child in France. But still, we associate Santa Claus as a jolly, benevolent, plump man in a red baggy suit.