Studland Church, interior, Swanage i.e. Studland, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles Photograph shows the parish church of St. Nicholas, Studland, England. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015) England Swanage

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Studland Church, Swanage i.e. Studland, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles Photograph shows the parish church of St. Nicholas, Studland, England. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015) England Swanage

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Sestri Levante - Chiesa di S. Nicolò Dell'isola - Madonna Del Buon Viaggio - Sec. Xv Fotografo: undefined

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Want To Know The History Of Santa Clause?

Santa Claus is a legendary figure whose origins trace back to a blend of history, religion, and folklore. The foundation of Santa Claus is most closely linked to Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century Christian bishop from Myra (in present-day Turkey), known for his generosity, kindness, and secret gift-giving, particularly to children and those in need. Stories of Saint Nicholas spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, especially in the Netherlands, where he became known as *Sinterklaas*. Dutch settlers later brought this tradition to North America, where the name gradually evolved into “Santa Claus.” The modern image of Santa Claus developed primarily in the 19th century in the United States. Literary works such as *A Visit from St. Nicholas* (commonly known as *’Twas the Night Before Christmas*) helped define Santa as a cheerful, rotund figure who traveled by sleigh pulled by reindeer and delivered gifts on Christmas Eve. Illustrations by cartoonist Thomas Nast further shaped his appearance, while 20th-century advertising, most notably by Coca-Cola, standardized the familiar red suit, white beard, and jolly demeanor. Today, Santa Claus represents generosity, joy, and the spirit of Christmas, transcending religious and cultural boundaries worldwide.

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Thánh Nicholas chính là nguyên mẫu lịch sử của hình tượng ông già Noel quen thuộc. 🎅 Qua nhiều thế kỷ, hình ảnh này đã không ngừng biến đổi và lan tỏa toàn cầu nhờ sự nhào nặn của văn học, hội họa và các chiến dịch quảng cáo hiện đại.

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Winter Solstice Xmassy things...

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O, kom er eens kijken
A #poetry thread

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i.

A bearded man in miter red
walks through the streets of cobblestone,
a Christmas market, where he said
to children from his wooden throne

that on the Sixth, his day had come
to bring them cheer and happiness
from distant Turkey, his old home
that once he'd saved with his kindness:

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"The Feast of St. Nicholas," Jan Steen, 1665-8.

Steen (1626-79) was famous for his scenes of everyday life, which were both sentimental but also humorous.

In this Yuletide scene, the good little girl has a bucket of treats, while the sobbing brother has none...but grandmother seems to be beckoning to him from the back, hinting she may have a surprise for him. Another brother points up the chimney to amaze a youngster. There's a miniature still life in the lower left corner, and an assortment of goodies here and there. One child holds a gingerbread man in the form of St. Nicholas himself.

The scene is chaotic and jumbled, a hallmark of Steen's work, and many feel it was his way of depicting the society of the time. There's also a possible hint of darkness. The little girl's doll is John the Baptist; an odd selection for a child's toy. Some scholars have noted that John the Baptist is the patron of epileptics, and perhaps that it's an indication the girl has convulsions and that he's meant to watch over her.

Scenes of everyday life were popular in the Netherlands at the time, and Steen was popular for his visual storytelling & his tendency to poke gentle fun at society.

From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

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Medieval Women's Choir with soloists and instrumentalists, performs Saturday, 12.13.2025, at the acoustically inspiring St. James Cathedral at 804 9th in Seattle. We tell the stories through clerical and community songs of 12th-14thC Europe praising the piety and generosity of the 4th C Anatolian (Roman Turkey) bishop. Patron of sailors, archers, repentant thieves, clerks, children, pawnbrokers, others.
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Tickets:

https://medievalwomenschoir.org/events/