Secrets of the Sneaky Santa Claus {{Christkindl, Kriss Kringle and the Origins of Santa Claus}} |
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| Author:
| Thorpe, Darell |
| Illustrator:
| Thorpe, Darell
Thorpe, Jenifer |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5229-2190-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.75 |
Book Description:
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Ever wondered why Santa Claus, being male, is called by a female Saint (Santa) & not Santo (male)? The reason being is that earlier versions of "Santa Claus" are blond hair females! Just like in the Strand Magazine, Jan. 1891, showing a blond female "Santa Claus" holding a Christmas tree, descending down through the woods to a town below. This short historical poem, answers these questions & explores the history & origins of earlier versions of Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle & the German...
More DescriptionEver wondered why Santa Claus, being male, is called by a female Saint (Santa) & not Santo (male)? The reason being is that earlier versions of "Santa Claus" are blond hair females! Just like in the Strand Magazine, Jan. 1891, showing a blond female "Santa Claus" holding a Christmas tree, descending down through the woods to a town below. This short historical poem, answers these questions & explores the history & origins of earlier versions of Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle & the German name for the wandering Christ-child, Christkindl, German for wandering Christ-child. This edition is colored illustrated for Christmas reads, 12-25-2015, first edition. I hope the readers, old & young will enjoy learning more about Christmas lore, customs & earlier versions of Santa Claus. Thus, the historical poem with research, bibliography & end notes to learn from: "Secrets of the Sneaky Santa Claus".