The History of Santa Claus: The Origin and History
The idea of Santa Claus is an old one. The modern-day image of the jolly man in a bright red suit with a white beard and black boots, who travels on Christmas Eve to deliver gifts, may seem anything but old. Yet this idea of Saint Nicholas has an origin that dates back centuries ago. It all started with the legend of Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, who was known for his secret gift-giving to children. Modern-day Mormons believe he was born at the same time as Jesus Christ and later became one of Jesus's original 12 Apostles . He died on December 6th 343 AD during the persecution of Roman Emperor Constantine I. However, there are many different explanations about how St. Nicholas became associated with Christmas and gift-giving over time. This blog will explore each possible origin story in detail and try to answer what really happened when this character came to be known as Santa Claus today. The Origin of Santa Claus There are a few different theories about the origins