Tell us about it! A Scottish reference has Santa Claus leaving presents on New Year's Eve 1852, with children "hanging their stockings up on each side of the fire-place, in their sleeping apartments, at night, and waiting patiently till morning, to see what Santa Claus puts into them during their slumbers". Imported in the States by the Dutch, Saint Nicolas became Sinterklaas, Santa Claus in English. He keeps an eye on children around the world and he knows if they’ve been naughty or nice! The elves of the North Pole become obligated to grant his wish, facing great obstacles. Jump to navigation. Or do they? Everyone was very happy and cheerful. In the story Amy helps Santa deliver Christmas presents. Santa is a legendary figure who brings gifts to the homes of well-behaved children on the night of Christmas Eve. Saint Nick is now Santa. Do you get presents for Christmas or another special day? He later became a saint, and is the inspiration for the Santa Claus of today. With this gift the father was able to marry off her second daughter too. There is a theme park in Rovaniemi, which is near Korvatunturi, called Santa Claus Village. Watch and find out! Who was doing this? Many folk stories in Europe have influenced the story of Santa. That Guy in the Red Suit! This is a short story of how a wealthy and kind man named Nicholas became Santa Claus. Santa Claus Magic Story. wonderful story I liked the mouse icon used in the story well done. He lives at the North Pole, where he also has a toy workshop. Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Santa is a fat, happy man with a white beard. Well, it's Santa who looks like him! Santa Claus has always had a close relationship with nature. He delivers his presents on a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. Of course, there have been many changes to Santa's history and image since then. Men dressed as Santa Claus have visited young patients to give out presents at Pal Heim Children's Hospital in Budapest and Children's Hospital of Debrecen University in Debrecen, Hungary. The funny story with a funny character "santa". Log in or register to post comments; AmuletUnicornNe ... wow! Directed by Toby Bluth, Debbie Baber, Dave Brain. Just before Christmas, children can … For example, the modern Santa Claus comes from the North Pole, not the warm Mediterranean shores in Turkey! The origin of Santa Claus depends on which country's story you choose to adopt. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach Santa Claus, shared by English language teachers. He brings presents to good children on Christmas Eve. When the father found the bag the next morning and opened it, he could not believe his eyes. In the Nordic version, Santa is said to live in a small hill called Korvatunturi in Lapland, Finland. Santa goes by many names – Santa Claus, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, or Father Christmas. He spends a great deal of time with his elves in the forests, on northern fells and the wilderness, sometimes travelling on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, sometimes pulled on a sled by a team of huskies, occasionally on skis or with a rowing boat. Laughing Valley was a place where there were no sad people. On another night Santa Claus set off with another bag of gold, and threw it in at the window, so the second daughter was provided for. Log in ... Merry Christmas Santa Claus and the video are very very funny!