How did there come to be a Santa Claus? What is the history of Santa Claus?
What is the origin and meaning of Christmas? Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ as told in Luke 2 of the Bible. “…..And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:8-14 Christmas was set on December 25 about 350 A.D. by the Bishop of Rome as the anniversary of the day of Christ’s birth. It is not know what the actual day was. The word
