Santa Claus is a symbol of the Christmas spirit of loving, helping and giving, the spirit that brings wholesome fun, joy and happiness into the lives of children.
Santa Claus today is modelled on St Nicholas (see December 6) who was a real person in the 4th Century. He spent his life in the service of others, helping the poor and those in trouble.
Things to do
- Write a letter to Santa Claus or write to a small child about the preparations at the North Pole.
- Sing a song...
Who is Coming - Claire Senior Burke
Who is coming on Christmas night
With his red, red coat and hair all white
And eyes that sparkle like a starry light?
I know! Don't you?
Who has a bag all packed with toys
And wonderful things for girls and boys
And a beautiful sleigh that makes no noise?
I know! Don't you?
Who brings a dolly and a motor car,
Peppermints, toffees and a chocolate bar,
Who hangs his hat upon the Christmas star?
I know! Don't you?
- Read a story
Santa Claus is both well-known and widely travelled. On the same day he delivers gifts to children in America, Australia, England, Finland, New Zealand, in fact in most countries of the world. His helpers spend weeks in department stores and at parties hearing thousands of requests.
He usually wears a red suit lined with white fur, a red cap or hood and black boots. Traditionally he travels in a sledge drawn by 8 reindeer but occasionally his means of transport may change to something more appropriate e.g. a surfboat, helicopter, mountain goats or a large horse.
He is quite adept at entering homes down chimneys but will also enter homes without chimneys and loves to hear children's wishes either by letters or personally as they perch on his knee and whisper in his ear. Refreshments are always welcomed by him as he visits on Christmas Eve.
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