Santa Claus Biography | St. Nicholas | Christmas | Holiday | Editable

This powerpoint tells the story, the biography, of Santa Claus. St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas – the story of Santa Claus and his association with Christmas is fascinating. The slide show explores St. Nicholas’s life and work and how the legends surrounding him transformed over time into the images and stories of Santa Claus.

This is an excellent way to explore a fascinating and well-loved mythical figure during the holidays. A great and informative slide show about how the story of Santa Claus changes and develops overtime.

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It is a fascinating and fun study of how the narrative of the figure of Santa Claus grows through the years.

A great way to enjoy an informative and fun class with your students before the holidays arrive!

Editable, for your convenience. Image rich PPT slide show.

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SLIDES:

Cover Slide
Early Years
Nicholas became known for his many good deeds
Image of St. Nicholas and the Dowry for the 3 Sisters
The Custom of Hanging Stockings
Another Story about Nicholas
St. Nicholas is said to have died on December 6, 343 AD
St. Nicholas Day, December 6th
Bringing Gifts to Children
St. Nicholas Fell out of Favor
The Christ Child Bringing Presents
The Scary Side-Kick
In 15-17th Century England
Sire Christmas
The Image of Santa Claus Persisted and Developed
Christmas as a Family Celebration
In 1800 in New York
In 1810
”Twas the Night Before Christmas……”
Santa moves to the North Pole
An Illustration from 1864 of Santa in a yellow suit
An Illustration of Santa with White Trousers
An Illustration of Santa by Thomas Nast
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Two images of Santa Claus from the early 1900s
A Picture from Germany, 1910, depicting Christmas
An Illustration by Norman Rockwell
A Japanese illustration from 1914
A 1918 Santa
2 Norman Rockwell Santas
Santa in Australia in 1930
Santa with Oranges in the 1930s
Santa in 1942 in Army Green
Once Santa was established in America, he went back to Europe
Challenges
Grandfather Frost wears a Blue Coat
Differing Views on Santa Claus