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100 1 _aWalsh, William S.,
_d1854-1919
245 1 4 _aThe story of Santa Klaus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-26
508 _aTim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Story of Santa Klaus: Told for Children of All Ages from Six to Sixty" by William S. Walsh is a narrative exploring the origins and legends surrounding Santa Klaus, written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a blend of folklore and festive history, aimed at educating readers about the figures and traditions associated with Christmas, particularly focusing on the beloved character of Santa Klaus, who is rooted in the historical Saint Nicholas. The opening of the book begins with a discussion about the unfamiliarity of Santa Klaus in England, posing questions about his identity and his connections to children. The author highlights that Santa Klaus originates as a Dutch diminutive of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, known for various legends showcasing his charitable acts and miracles that emphasize his affinity for children. The section introduces readers to the history and folklore surrounding Saint Nicholas, including compassionate deeds such as providing dowries to poor girls and restoring children to life, thus laying the groundwork for the festive persona of Santa Klaus that continues to evolve in modern Christmas celebrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Moffat, Yard & Co., 1909
653 _aChristmas -- Juvenile literature
653 _aSanta Claus -- Juvenile literature
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/storyofsantaklau01wals/page/n9/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70142
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