Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The story is told from multiple perspectives from the many characters, but it is never overwhelming in information. The 19th century santa was often shown wearing outfits of different colors. Nicholas traveled the countryside giving his wealth to the poor and sick. You dont have to be a child to appreciate the magic within the book of santa claus. The modern image of santa claus has been refined again and again. He was working not out of the north pole, but for coke. The real santa clausthe historical figure upon which the legend is basednever lived anywhere near the north pole. This enchanting book whisks children to the north pole. Germany, england, france, norway and the united states.
This book also shows the elves as technologically advanced people who use technology instead of magic. He is a magical figure, drawn from the legends, history, and folklore of many countries. His popular image is based on traditions associated with saint nicholas, a 4thcentury christian saint. Nicholas as the patron saint of new york in his book history of new york. The night before christmas dollhouse miniature book 1. The story of santa claus christmas stories for kids. In 1878 new york city, 10yearold christopher writes a letter asking santa what he wants for.
Publishers weekly said it was a lush and im a crier. In 1930, the artist fred mizen painted a department store santa in a crowd drinking a bottle of coke. As his prominence grew, sinter klaas was described as everything. Nickno matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Vintage santa claus the movie the legend of santa claus book 1985 mcdonalds. Dec 24, 2014 the real story of santa claus begins with saint nicholas 270 343 ad, who was born in the village of patara, an area which was once greek but is now part of turkey. Forget all of the santa claus legends youve read before theres no north pole, no elves, no bergermeistermeisterberger the story starts with a baby found in the woods by the fairy necile.
The book of kringle was illustrated by famed david t. It is believed that nicholas was born sometime around 280 a. Recounts how a jolly toymaker named claus is selected by the elves to live with them at the north pole and deliver presents every christmas to the children of the world. Santa claus santa claus, also known as saint nicholas, father christmas and quite simply, santa, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical, and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of christmas eve, december 24th. The life and adventures of santa claus is a 1902 childrens book, written by l. In 1809, washington irving popularized the story of sinterklaas by referring st. A magnificently illustrated fable explains how nicholas cl. Imagine an author being able to combine the life of st. Legend of the fat man a science fiction holiday adventure claus series book 1 kindle edition by bertauski, tony. We all know him as a jolly good fellow if there ever was one but, really, any true icon is open to interpretation. Dec 23, 2015 the legend of the modernday santa claus started near a town called myra in what is now turkey back in 280 a. Dec 23, 2019 santa claus was the idea of the coca cola company. As author vicky howard notes, we can never outgrow the anticipation of a visit from santa claus. Santa claus, also known as father christmas, saint nicholas, saint nick, kris kringle, or simply santa, is an imaginary figure originating in western christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of wellbehaved children on the night of christmas eve 24 december or during the early morning hours of christmas day 25 december.
In this new holiday classic, tim slover crafts a marvelous, magical novel about how santa claus became the man he is today. This act of generosity is the catalyst for santa and wife to receive a baby. This slowly faded out so that by the beginning of the 20th century the standard image of santa claus was a man in a red suit trimmed with white. From publishers weekly while most people know the myth of santa claus, few know the truththat a 14thcentury woodworker dedicated his life to making children happy, but when age and infirmity caught up with him, he was made a saint and moved north to make children happy forever.
In florid prose, firsttime author ryan expands the santa claus mythos with this meandering novel. A lithographic book plate from one of mcloughlins christmas books shows santa claus by the chimney and was published in new york city in 1895. By the late 1800s, most depictions of santa claus followed this imagery, but the final cog in the claus legend was provided by cocacola ad illustrator haddon sundblom, whose 1930s redsuited. A classic set of five porcelain ornaments depicting santa heads from different cultures including. Although the worldbuilding is the main charm, the writing is competent. The legend of santa claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named st. Nicholas was a bishop of myra in lycia in southwestern turkey.
Santa claus is a fantasy figure whose history has been shaped by various folk and historical legends. The legend of santa claus began in america in 1822 with clement c. Nicholas enjoyed surprising people and he often did things. Dec 25, 2018 santa claus wasnt always chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. The story of santa claus there once lived a wealthy and rich man name nicholas who lived in the north pole. The real story of santa claus begins with saint nicholas 270 343 ad, who was born in the village of patara, an area which was once greek but is now part of turkey. A new entry in the santa canon, caldecott winner idle imagines her popular rex character of the picture books tea rex and sea rex taking on an even kidfriendlier persona.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the christmas chronicles. The legend of the modernday santa claus started near a town called myra in what is now turkey back in 280 a. Legend of santa claus paperback october 11, 1985 by mary oliver author. Oct 17, 2015 he is the author of the book of kringle. This is a good book which shows the alternate version of the legend of the ever loving santa claus. The name santa claus came form the shortened vision of sint nikolass dutch for saint nicholas turning into sinterklaas. All americans are familiar with the icon of christmas. The idea of santa claus embodies the very spirit of christmas itself. It is told as a narrative, is well written with depth and details. Vintage santa claus the movie the legend of santa claus. After reading the christmas chronicles, youll believe all over again in the magic of the season snow is falling, and the clock ticks toward midnight on christmas eve while countless children, too excited to sleep, anticipate the arrival of santa claus. The coke advertisement was a hit and coke sales hit the roof. Washington irvings 1809 book knickerbockers history of new york first. This book, his twist on the legend of santa claus, is part of that wonderful tapestry he wove.
Much debate revolves around the positive and negative aspects involved in the traditional use of the legend on young children. Mary oliver recounts how a jolly toymaker named claus is selected by the elves to live with them at the north pole and deliver presents every christmas to the children of the world. The legend of santa claus dates back to hundreds of years ago to a priest named st. This guide wont tell you when to zoom into a location. Santa clauss daughter sets out to break a curse and free a magical kingdomin this beloved new york times bestseller. Santa sporting corporate colours red and white, for a reason. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Weaving a storytapestry of history and myth, mystery and adventure, the nicholas book offers a new perspective on santa claus, the elves, and the magic of christmas eve. I cannot say how disappointed i was when i loaned out. The ancient origins of santa claus ancient origins. In his debut novel, tim slover offers the real story behind santa claus, separating fact from legend and revealing the truth behind many longheld secrets. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Nicholas as the patron saint of new york in his book, the history of new york. In 1878, a 10yearold boy sends a letter to santa claus inquiring what santa himself wishes as a gift. A legend of santa claus of all christmas legends, none has captured the imaginations of young and old for more centuries than the story of saint nicholas. A tenyearold boy, who stopped believing in santa claus when he was nine, has an adventure that causes him to believe againthis time in the real santa, too. The setting for this book provides a humorous take on a lot of christmas legends and traditions, flying gliding reindeer included. I have to admit after searching years for a book that would help me reconcile the concept of santa claus with the birth of the christ child, a special place for santa was a gift from heaven. Saint nicholas of myra was a fourthcentury bishop who lived and died far. Legend of the fat man a science fiction holiday adventure claus series book 1.
It is believed that nicholas was born sometime around. Dec 24, 2014 the real santa clausthe historical figure upon which the legend is basednever lived anywhere near the north pole. Sure to delight dinosaur lovers and holiday cantwaiters alike, rex large stature and all has a surprisingly delicate touch when it comes to preparing the many trappings of the season, from. The dutch are credited with transporting the legend of saint nicholas sinterklaas to new amsterdam now new york city, along with the custom of giving gifts and sweets to children on his feast day, december 6. Dec 22, 2009 by the late 1800s, most depictions of santa claus followed this imagery, but the final cog in the claus legend was provided by cocacola ad illustrator haddon sundblom, whose 1930s redsuited. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading claus. It tells the real story of saint nicholas and how he became santa claus. Nicholas used his entire inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. Legend of the fat man merges two worlds together with detailed description, humor, and emotion and ties them together with a familiar tale that is so new and fresh that it cant even be predictable. Mary packard this book was written with the help of noted childrens author mary packard, whos known for winnie the pooh, little bear and many other children titles. To say this is sci fi santa claus isnt spoiling too much. The tale includes christmas eve miracles, gifts, stockings, magic and snow, while being factual, historical and. This book puts jesus firmly back in place as the reason. Nicholas and the birth of the christ child in a way that both historical figures were honored.
Joan klatil creamer explains the special magic that allows santa to know what toys each child wants, visit all the children in the world in one night without being seen, and deliver gifts to houses with no chimneys. In these kids books, old saint nick gets some new guises as a pirate, a dinosaur, a feline, and even a baby but the santa spirit is a constant. The legend of santa claus kathryn marr 5 mins children all over the world eagerly visit santa claus in shopping malls, write letters to the north pole, bake cookies on christmas eve, and wake up early to open presents from jolly old saint nick. He was born to wealthy parents, who died in an epidemic while nicholas was still young. Santa claus wasnt always chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. Dec 01, 2018 the story of santa claus there once lived a wealthy and rich man name nicholas who lived in the north pole. The legend of santa claus learning and creativity silhouette. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The legend of santa claus kindle edition by slover, tim. The legend of santa claus by mary oliver goodreads.
The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Santas image is almost universally recognisable as one of christianitys most enduring and popular legends, yet the seemingly timeless jolly old man with his bag of toys, steering his reindeer. But if you see something that doesnt look right, click here to contact us. Santa claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of christmas in the united states and other countries, bringing gifts to children. Legends of saint nicholas phyllis fogelman books mayer, marianna on. Father christmas fills the role in many european countries. Comes in a specially designed hinged gift box by patricia andrews. Holly is born of the purest heart and becomes the means for escape by an imprisonedbycurse warlock named herrikhan. The current depiction of santa claus is based on images drawn by cartoonist thomas nast for harpers weekly beginning in 1863. The christmas chronicles the legend of santa claus by tim slover is an inspirational christmas contemporary fiction. Though few mortals know his secret, nicholas is more than a jolly redsuited man who visits children all over the world on christmas evehe is also the king of forever, land of the immortals. Santa claus, saint, myth and legend introduction the legend of santa claus has delighted the hearts of millions of children for generations. A big, fat guy in a red suit with a fluffy white beard.