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. This is the PowerPoint version. If you need the Google Slide version, click here. 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. This is an EDITABLE document. If you need to tweak the presentation to better suit the needs of your classroom, you will be able to edit this document! 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

This slide show is an introduction to Edgar Allan Poe’s life and work. This is a PowerPoint , and it is editable. An excellent presentation to introduce your students to his life before you explore his short stories and poems. SLIDES: Cover Slide Overview Themes and Symbols The Gothic Style The Raven (excerpt) Who was Edgar Allan Poe? Early Years Education Marriage to Virginia Clemm Virginia’s Death Poe’s Final Years This presentation is editable, for your convenience. Image rich 12 PPT slide show. For your convenience, this is an EDITABLE document. If you need to tweak the presentation to better suit the needs of your classroom, you will be able to edit this document!