Have you already bought your costume and want to put yourself in the shoes of your character? On this December 25, 2022, to be incognito and play your role to the fullest, nothing better than to find out with us about the main characteristics of this symbol of Christmas.
At the origins of Santa Claus 🎄
The History of the Christmas Party
From the smallest to the most venerable among us, everyone has already asked themselves this question: but where does Christmas come from? And the history of the celebration of this great feast would begin before the year 0...
Yes, a very long time ago, Europeans celebrated the long-awaited rebirth of nature and life on the occasion of the winter solstice. However, there is no precise indication of the ceremonies that took place at that time.
However, in its beginnings, the Christian religion did not know of the existence of the Christmas holiday , since it was not until the second century that the Church embarked on the search for the precise date of the birth . of Christ . The current date, December 25, was set in 354, by Rome, with the aim of Christianizing the various practices from the different cultures that populated Europe.
Thus, by basing themselves on so-called pagan traditions, it was easier for the rulers of Rome at that time to convert populations to Christianity.
In France, the feast of Christmas would arrive during the twelfth century, through a knight from Lorraine. Passing through the city of Bari where the relics of Saint Nicolas were stored , he will export the cult of this saint to the North of France. This is how the inhabitants of this region began to celebrate Saint Nicholas on the night of December 5 to 6.
Saint Nicolas, signed his return by placing the children's shoes in front of the fireplace or in front of the door, while offering gifts to the wisest.
In a few decades, this practice spread in the Anglo-Saxon regions. Their families preferred that this celebration be associated with the birth of the child Jesus. Thus, to go back to the story of the Three Kings, gifts began to be distributed on the night of December 24 to 25.
But then, what about Santa Claus in all this ?
Everyone knows what this fictional character of young and old looks like; a jovial, chubby old gentleman with a thick white beard and dressed in red. However, do you know the true origin of this character? We let you discover it!
In reality, the origins of Santa Claus are not precise. However, we agree that it has its origins in Northern Europe, on the side of the patron saint Nicolas of Myre.
Commonly called Saint Nicolas, this Christian figure was born in 270 AD, in the city of Patara (in Asia Minor, present-day Turkey). He converted to Christianity and died around 345. He was made a saint by the church and a feast day was dedicated to him on December 6 in many Eastern and Northern European countries.
He is depicted distributing gifts to children who have behaved well during the year. In these representations, we already found some of his attributions (white beard, red lining of the coat).
How to embody a successful Santa Claus ? 🎁
Before the alarm clock
The magic of Christmas is getting ready! Admittedly, the big day remains December 25, but a caring Santa Claus or a successful Mrs. Claus coalesce at the beginning of the month!
Why not offer children and adults alike a pretty Advent calendar from December 1st? Filled with chocolates , surprises , made but one or more festive , everything is possible to count ( impatiently) the days leading up to the big night!
And for the little ones, don't hesitate to make a phone call with your beautiful warm voice: this is an opportunity to check if they have been well behaved and to take notes for your Christmas list!
What does Santa Claus do on December 25 ?
Regardless of the details, Santa's primary function is still to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve (December 24-25). When day breaks, the children are overjoyed when they discover their gifts placed by Santa Claus under the tree or in front of the fireplace.
But it can happen that Santa Claus makes a majestic entrance into the living room when the children are not yet in bed, or when they have just woken up! It is then a wonderful atmosphere that settles...
This is the time to be announced by a few ringing bells , to show off your magnificent Santa Claus costume, but above all to take out your basket full of gifts ! With a beautiful warm voice, a sparkling look behind his glasses and a smile framed by a beautiful white beard , it's up to you to make your loved ones dream for a few moments.
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The entire Party World team wishes you a very Merry Christmas !!