Wadsworth & Co.
Bethlehem PA
2020

Long before the symbol of Father Christmas emerged in England, the separate legend of Sinterklaas was gaining ground in Europe. The origins of Sinterklaas can be found in the stories of St Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, now in modern-day Turkey. St Nicholas was credited with a wide variety of miracles.

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People decorate their houses for Christmas primarily to celebrate the holiday by creating a festive atmosphere, connecting with tradition passed down through generations, and to visually symbolize the joy and spirit of the season through bright lights, ornaments, and festive decorations; many decorations also hold symbolic meanings, like the Christmas tree representing eternal life and the star on top representing the Star of Bethlehem.

Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, many ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.