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Often Sinterklaas and his helpers, Zwarte Pieten, visit the childrens' homes. Sinterklaas is also an important educational tool as he has a big book describing the every child's good and bad behaviour during the past year. You had behaved badly, a Zwarte Piet would dole out birching and could even put the child into his sack to be taken away to Spain. Sinterklaas has nothing to do with Christmas or Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a distorted and commercial invention of the US. Ah, that also goes for Halloween.


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Nicholas or Dutch: "Sinterklaas" was the patron saint of Amsterdam already for centuries. Immigrants from Holland in the 17th century took Sinterklaas with them to New Amsterdam in the new world. Sinterklaas already in the 17th century had become the patron saint of New Amsterdam as well. Nicholas made his first inroads into American popular culture towards the end of the 18th century. In December , and again in , a New York newspaper reported that groups of Dutch families had gathered to honor the anniversary of his death.

The background of the engraving contains now-familiar Santa images including stockings filled with toys and fruit hung over a fireplace. The scholarly conclusion has largely been that the settlement of New Amsterdam is much more like current New York than previously thought. Cultural diversity and a mind-set that resembles the American Dream were already present in the first few years of this colony. Writers like Russell Shorto argue that the large influence of New Amsterdam on the American psyche has largely been overlooked in the classic telling of American beginnings, because of animosity between the English victors and the conquered Dutch.

I would like to know what countries are stilling giving gifts on Dec.

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America needs to ditch the annoying BS that we've applie to christmas and go back to our roots. Start giving gifts on the Dec.

You really dropped dropped the ball on this one. The legend only begins with that saint nonsense once Christians got a hold of it. The origin of Christmas is pagan, I agree. What I however don't understand is your complaint about lack of research, in the context of paganism or, more generally, religion.

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It is the nature of any religion that purely rational research doesn't reveal the difference between historical incidents, faith, belief, and superstition if any. Or what evidence do you want to provide through simple research that, just for example, that the Nativity Story or the Genesis are not so much imagination as other creation myths of which there are so many around the world?

The only we can conclusively say in such a rational way is that Jesus most likely had neither blue eyes nor blond hair unless he is also a descendant of Alexander the Great as the Kalasha in Pakistan are, according to legend. Ancient Origins has been quoted by:. By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions mysterious happenings. Our open community is dedicated to digging into the origins of our species on planet earth, and question wherever the discoveries might take us.

We seek to retell the story of our beginnings. Skip to main content. Santa Claus. Read More. Login or Register in order to comment. Pedro Picapiedra wrote on 4 April, - Permalink. Common Sense wrote on 27 December, - Permalink. Frustaz wrote on 25 December, - Permalink. Wafthrudnir wrote on 28 December, - Permalink. Related Articles on Ancient-Origins. Certainly not Martin Luther, who is said The Festive Season - a time of peace and goodwill to all men. It is a message people in the Western World have grown up with since childhood.

Except it is not. It one forgets the saccharine The idea that there is a direct link between our modern representation of Santa Claus and historic shamanic practice in Siberia is not new. It seems to have been first suggested by the historian of Every year as December rolls in, some 2 billion people start to feel the Christmas cheer. While the celebration is primarily a Christian one honoring the birth of Jesus, its traditions merge with the Christkind is a Christmas gift-bringer in certain European countries.

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Like its more famous counterpart, Santa Claus, Christkind is said to leave presents for children under the Christmas tree on the Along with his companion, Snegurochka, he brings delight to Top New Stories. Because Malaysia has an amazing climate and incredible natural scenery, the country is popular with international visitors. It also has many remarkable national parks, such as Niah National Park. Soft full-color illustrations. Adam C. Fully annotated. Nicholas who points to the true center of Christmas. Dennis E. Engleman BookLocker. Fine background of Saint Nicholas and the book puts to rest a number of common myths concerning the evolution of Santa Claus.

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Adult devotional booklet with scripture and reflection for all the days of Advent and Christmas; St. Nicholas shows how to live with true Christian compassion and generosity while leadeing to the Bethlehem manger.

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Rosenthal, a great friend and associate of the St. Nicholas Center, provided the illustrations from his extensive collection of St. Nicholas postcards, church photographs and items reflecting popular culture. Nicholas folktale or legend from around the world for each day in December. Stories to share that will help restore the true meaning of the holiday season. Vincent A. An easy read, especially for adults who want to tell children about St. Nicholas, or just understand for themselves. Nicholas, especially for evangelicals who may not know very much, if anything, about him.

Nicholas Center is a participant in the Amazon Europe Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. We select all books listed and only provide links to books we recommend. Nicholas things. The Secret of St. Santa Who? Santa, Are You for Real?

Nicely illustrated. Originally from France. The tale includes Christmas Eve miracles, gifts, stockings, magic and snow, while being factual, historical and true to the story in Bethlehem. Highly recommended for children and adults asking questions about Santa. How St.