World History
Evolution of Santa. The History Channel provides this history of Santa Claus. It begins, "The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick."
Other good Santa history sites can be found at:
The Claus That Refreshes - Urban legends reference page addresses the influence of Coca-Cola on the modern image of Santa Claus.
Kriss Kringle.com - Provides Santa Claus origins, history and legend.
Santa Claus - Some historical articles on Santa as well as information on the birth of Christ, plus links to some general Christmas sites.
Santa Claus Origin and FAQ - History of St. Nicholas and Santa type figures traditions throughout the world.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! I will be away for the holidays and it will be a few days before I post again.
- Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo RevoltAlso known as Popé’s Rebellion, the Pueblo Revolt took place in 1680 and freed the Pueblo Indians of Spanish control for 12 years until the Spanish reconquered the area in 1692. The revolt was organized by the medicine man Popé...
- How Urban Legends Work
Howstuffworks has an informative essay up on How Urban Legends Work. It was written by Tom Harris. Urban legends often become a part of folklore and history. What urban legend circulated today will be considered a historical fact by future historians?...
- Searching For Bell Ringle
Bell Ringle is an elf who delivers on New Years Day the presents that Santa Clause forgot. Or so I have been told. My wife (like me) is from NW Ohio. Her family has a tradition of Bell Ringle delivering gifts on January 1st. This tradition goes back at...
- History Of Colombia
History of Colombia - This is a general overview to the historu of the South American nation of Columbia. From the site: During the pre-Colombian period, the area now known as Colombia was inhabited by indigenous peoples who were primitive hunters...
- Historic Italy Through Google Street Views
Larry Ferlazzo has posted a webpage with what he thinks are the best social studies sites for 2012 so far. One of the sites is a Google (who would have guessed)site with a street view collection of images in Italy including the Appian Way, the baths...
World History
Evolution of Santa
Evolution of Santa. The History Channel provides this history of Santa Claus. It begins, "The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, near Myra in modern-day Turkey. Much admired for his piety and kindness, St. Nicholas became the subject of many legends. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick."
Other good Santa history sites can be found at:
The Claus That Refreshes - Urban legends reference page addresses the influence of Coca-Cola on the modern image of Santa Claus.
Kriss Kringle.com - Provides Santa Claus origins, history and legend.
Santa Claus - Some historical articles on Santa as well as information on the birth of Christ, plus links to some general Christmas sites.
Santa Claus Origin and FAQ - History of St. Nicholas and Santa type figures traditions throughout the world.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! I will be away for the holidays and it will be a few days before I post again.
- Pueblo Revolt
Pueblo RevoltAlso known as Popé’s Rebellion, the Pueblo Revolt took place in 1680 and freed the Pueblo Indians of Spanish control for 12 years until the Spanish reconquered the area in 1692. The revolt was organized by the medicine man Popé...
- How Urban Legends Work
Howstuffworks has an informative essay up on How Urban Legends Work. It was written by Tom Harris. Urban legends often become a part of folklore and history. What urban legend circulated today will be considered a historical fact by future historians?...
- Searching For Bell Ringle
Bell Ringle is an elf who delivers on New Years Day the presents that Santa Clause forgot. Or so I have been told. My wife (like me) is from NW Ohio. Her family has a tradition of Bell Ringle delivering gifts on January 1st. This tradition goes back at...
- History Of Colombia
History of Colombia - This is a general overview to the historu of the South American nation of Columbia. From the site: During the pre-Colombian period, the area now known as Colombia was inhabited by indigenous peoples who were primitive hunters...
- Historic Italy Through Google Street Views
Larry Ferlazzo has posted a webpage with what he thinks are the best social studies sites for 2012 so far. One of the sites is a Google (who would have guessed)site with a street view collection of images in Italy including the Appian Way, the baths...