The Origins of Santa Claus and Interesting Facts About the History

Have you ever wondered where Santa was and how he or she reaches an amazing feat of Christmas gift delivery to every home all over the world?

If you are wondering what the evidence for Santa Claus is, here is a collection of ten interesting facts about Santa himself: -

1. Its origins seem to be in the fourth century, when St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, Turkey, was good with children and the legend that he threw a window of gifts to poor children

2. Since 1773 the name appeared in the American press as "Santa Claus A", later became Santa Claus

3. The author Washington Irving gave Americans their first detailed description of St. Nicholas, which he described as "a chubby man with a cheerful smile, pulled by a team of reindeer"

4. The face of poetry in 1823, when Clement Clarke Moore made it even more famous with "The Night before Christmas", including the names of the eight reindeer (not including Rudolf, who was to appear in 1939 as the lead reindeer). This is one of the most beloved and re-told Christmas poems.

5. Historical Letters from Santa for the year 1849, including the well-liked songs, and interesting for children of JRR Tolkien, will be available both online and in print.

6. First images and advertising illustrator Thomas Nast, who depicted a round Santa for Christmas issues of Harper's magazine from the 1860s to the 1880s, including the manufacture of toys. You can see these images on http://www.chuckfischer.com/best-twas-the-night-before-christmas-characters-books-moore-chuckfischerapps.html

7. "Is there a Santa Claus" was the title of an editorial appeared in September 21, 1897 edition of the New York Sun, ends with the highly publicized decision, "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus"

8. In 1930, the image of Santa using the well-known drinks, a great Christmas advertising campaign, which portrays his white beard, boots and a coat blacks great red. This is a picture that we know and love him today.

9. In 1939, Rudolf, the ninth reindeer, was introduced writer Robert May. His "very shiny nose" for fame almost instantaneously, through songs like "Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer" and, later, television appearances and movies.

10. In 1999, the image recorded by the SITE search for extraterrestrial surveillance, you can actually see a picture of the old man himself.

So this Christmas, do not blinks or you miss Santa whistling through your house with his bag of gifts.

Chuckfisher - About Author:
Chuck Fischer entered the rarified world of illustrated pop-up books with the publication of his first book.Fischer has had six pop-up books published and has established himself one of Americas leading pop-up book creators . Chuck Fischer’s The Night before Christmas Book and A Christmas Carol is the bestselling books. For more information visit our website: http://www.chuckfischer.com/best-twas-the-night-before-christmas-characters-books-moore-chuckfischerapps.html

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