How did the legend of Santa Claus start?
a Christian bishop in Turkey
What was his name?
Nicholas
How does he get into people's houses?
down the chimney
When did Nicholas live?
285--350 A.D.
Why did he want to help the poor girls?
to provide them with money so they could get married
What is the theory of why children like Santa Claus so much?
he is like an ideal father
What makes him so ideal?
he loves children and gives them presents, but he never criticizes them and is never angry
Do all children feel that way about him?
no
Why not?
he can be frightening to some children
Why would they be frightened?
they may think he is a burglar
What did Nicholas drop down the chimneys?
gold coins
Did he tell anyone that he was doing this?
no