History of santa claus

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We kick off the Christmas season and celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas (Dec. 6th) with a look at the history of Santa Claus, from his origins as a Late Antique bishop to the creation of Rudolph in the 20th century.

Here is a short history about Santa Claus with some exercises. After it there is a funny test and a B2-C1 Reading and Listening interview with Santa School in London.List1: http://www.headsupenglish.com/lower-intermediate/listening/santa.mp3List2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=17hCUfWWS1VG-5FuYK3L0MTwrYnLZuJ5i - ESL worksheets

50 Facts About the History of Santa Claus Around The World, including St. Nicholas, pagan influences, Sinterklaas, Father Christmas, and much more.

This beautifully illustrated PowerPoint is a fun way to explore the history of Santa Claus, his origins and his portrayal in different countries. The worksheets come with three levels of differentiated texts, questions, and answers - perfect for a festive reading session! Click to discover our magical Christmas resources! #historyofsanta #christmasreading

Do you know the history of Santa Claus? Learn all about the story, from the beginning as Sinterklaas to the modern day character. And why does he come down the chimney, anyway?

The jolly old man who sneaks into our houses every 24 December is beloved across the world and known by many names. But should you call him Father Christmas, St Nicholas or Santa Claus? What's the difference? Where did he come from? Is he a Christian saint or a corporate stooge?

Having an International Christmas sounds like a lot of work for Mom and Dad; gathering up all the gift-bringers and attempting to make it a solid