Father Christmas' Story
Father Christmas is the name given to the figure that is famous for the gift-giving tradition during Christmas. A lot of countries have their own gift-giving figures. Santa Claus is one of the most popular figures in America and UK.
However, both figures were historically different.
Here you are going to learn the origins of Father Christmas but, please, keep in mind that whatever his origins, he is indeed a very important figure of Christmas. He gives little children the hope of having a very merry Christmas.
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The Early Father Christmas
Green clothes...
Father Christmas was said to be a jolly old man with white hair, beard and mustache and dressed in red suit with white linings.
This seems to be the modern one since in the 1880, he wore a green suit. The red became popular during the 1930s when Coca Cola introduced their version of him.
Father Christmas was said to have elves as helpers. They were believed to make toys for kids during Christmas in his home in the North Pole.
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Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra: The Life and Times of the Original Father Christmas
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Father Christmas' Origins
Where does Santa come from?
Father Christmas originated in England. He was a part of the midwinter festival. Father Christmas was normally dressed up with green suit and green coat as a sign of the returning spring.
During the early times, he was not the bearer of gifts during Christmas nor did he climb down the chimney just to leave gifts in every home. He was said to knock every house and feast with the families before leaving and going to another.
Father Christmas gets Mails
or electronic mails
Nowadays, children write letters to Father Christmas by post or e-mail.
They would tell him what they want for Christmas.
Traditionally, they would throw the letters at the back of the fireplace and the draught then carries the letters and brings them to Father Christmas up the chimney.
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He lives at the North Pole. He raises reindeer. He wears a red suit and sports a white beard. He's jolly. He's fat. A merry, old elf. He's making a list, checking it twice. He's coming to town. In a sleigh. Must be Santa, Santa Cl...
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In England Father Christmas makes the present giving rounds on Christmas Eve. In Victorian England the figure of Father Christmas could be dressed in blue, green or brown as well as red. He is depicted with a toy sack much like Santa Clau...
Father Christmas' Busy Night
He travels by... reindeers ?!?
During Christmas Eve, Father Christmas would pile up all the gifts for the kids and rides on his sleigh across the sky with his reindeers.
Rudolph is the reindeer who leads the way using his red nose. He is the most famous reindeer of Father Christmas because of his nose.
Father Christmas would then go down to the chimneys of the houses and leaves the stockings of the children full of toys and goodies.
Father Christmas Themed Tree Decorating Ideas
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Display an Authentic Father Christmas in the Home
Back to the simpler times...
I you're like me and feel nostalgic about those "simpler times" from the past and love those wonderful Victorian looking ornaments, you will for sure want to feature Father Christmas your home.
So, in addition to the big Santa that climbs the walls of your home, what about having a big marvelous authentic looking Father Christmas in the living room?
There are a few options for you to choose from: whether having a nice Father Christmas centerpiece that you would place in the center of your Christmas dinner table, or a wonderful Father Christmas' Workshop that will have your guests green with envy as this is for sure one ornament anyone would dream of or else, place a big Father Christmas near the fireplace. The choice is yours.
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- WhiteOak50 WhiteOak50 Dec 5, 2009 @ 10:33 am
- Oh, I love this lens. Father Christmas/Santa Claus are the same to me. Yes, I really, truly believe in Santa Claus. The Spirit of him, his essence (laughs) What can I say...I will always be a kid at heart!!
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Dec 5, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
- You're right, Eva!
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Nov 3, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
- Another very pretty lens! I really enjoyed reading it.
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Nov 2, 2009 @ 9:05 am
- Thanks for your kind comments :)
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- JoyfulPamela JoyfulPamela Nov 1, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
- It's so fun to read about dear old Father Christmas!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Nov 1, 2009 @ 1:54 pm
- This is a lovely lens!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Nov 1, 2009 @ 1:45 am
- I had never heard that about throwing your letter to Santa Claus to the back of the fireplace. A well made lens!
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