Tracing Christmas customs back to their source, McKnight follows St. Nicholas from the scant facts of his life as bishop of Myra through the legends that grew around him. He explains the dowerless maidens, the boy-bishop ceremonies of medieval cathedrals, the medieval Nicholas plays and the saint’s many patronages, before arriving at Santa Claus.
A charming, well-researched history for anyone curious about where Santa Claus came from. Download the free EPUB.