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Who is Santa Claus? Hmm...I guess he is not a jolly figure in a red and white suit created by Coca-cola according to snopes.com where you can read the origins of this winter icon.

The man has always impressed me no doubt. Every year without fail bringing me my hearts desire right to my home and leaving it under my Christmas tree. Although the true meaning of Christmas was taught to me, and I do treasure our King's birth. I spent my Christmas eve's like most children around the world waiting for this magnificent man with his white beard and his decorative suit. Arriving with a sleigh of gifts driven by that team of reindeer. So many of those holiday nights convinced I did hear those jingle bells. Yes, I have always loved St. Nick and even as an adult I have come to realize even more that to spread that kind of magic in a world such as this....well....only a saint can do that.

Similiar to Saint Nick, there is Odin and his great hunting party with all the other gods and fallen warriors. The children would leave straw in their boots and shoes near the fire place for Odin's flying horse Sleipnir. In exchange Odin would replace the eaten straw with gifts and candy.

This reminds me of Three Kings Day when the children put out a boot or shoe on January fifth, to be filled with gifts and candy, and celebrated January sixth. Three Kings Day is twelve days after Christmas and viewed as the end of the Christmas season.

The ultimate message I think is meant to share the meaning of what the holiday really stands for. There is light and there is love. We give gifts to express these feelings and to share with others. I have always believed in Santa Claus and it will surely be a sad day if that belief should fade.

Christmas Tidings of Love
sharing and celebrating the season with stories and poetry
including the nativity, yule, and other holiday traditions.

Yule Log Tradition
Who Is Santa Claus?
Candy Cane Legend
The Nativity

Send A Free Post Card
Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer
A Christmas Prayer

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