the Christmas It is one of the most colorful and important festivals in USA And in other parts of the world. And there is an arrival Santa Clausthe most representative figure at that time in the North American country. Its origin goes back to The story of Saint NicholasWhose holiday the Catholic Church celebrates during the first days of December every year.
he Saint Nicholas Day It is celebrated every December 6at the beginning of the Advent season, according to calendar.
This saint He was a bishop known for his good deedsin spite of Actions to help children And those who need it most.
Many witnessed his generosity, although the majority Your donations He did them anonymously.
Saint Nicholas was declared a saint In the nineteenth century, Catholic believers in Europe began to celebrate his day December 6 With traditions that included giving small gifts, or sharing sweets and chocolates.
The tradition most closely associated with it Santa Claus It is also called Sinterklaas DayBecause of its Dutch pronunciation, children would place their shoes filled with straw or carrots as food for the saint’s horse, who would leave them a gift in return.
Over time, this myth has transformed and become… The United States and other countries in the worldThis is why many historians believe Saint Nicholas As an original Santa Claus.
Nicholas Barry He was a bishop born into a wealthy family in Ancient city of PataraToday, it is part of what it is TürkiyeAccording to National Geographic.
After being orphaned at a young age, this man focused on his Catholic education, and also devoted himself to it Caring for the poor, the sick and the needy.
Historians say so Saint Nicholas He would leave bags of gold in the windows of families who needed it most, and he was like that Much loved for his generous behaviour.
His history of local charity and benevolence inspired the tradition of gift-giving at Christmas and so did his image Mixed with different characters from European mythology To lead to The legend of Santa Claus.
Although Saint Nicholas She is the most religious person Associated with Christmas and giftsIn Norse mythology, it was God Odin Who crossed the sky in his chariot Every December 21stjust like Santa Claus In his sleigh loaded with reindeer, he said National Geographic.
In another old story it is said that A pagan representation of the Christmas season It was a An old man with a long white beardwhich received names similar to Santa ClausOn condition Noel It means Christmas In French.
In Europe, a character based on Saint Nicholas Which was his name MikulasIt was about an old man dressed as a bishop and At the vigil on December 6, he gave gifts to children In a box placed in the windows of houses.
In the North American country, tradition says that on the night of December 24th Santa Claus He travels in his reindeer sleigh around the world He gives gifts to children who have behaved well during the year, according to E.F.
Many American minors often do this Letters addressed to Santa Claus to ask Gifts before Christmas And leave them under tree Along with cookies and carrots for their reindeer.