A popular medieval feast was that of St. Nicholas of Myra, a saint said to visit children with gifts and admonitions just before Christmas. This story evolved into the modern practice of leaving gifts for children said to be brought by "Santa Claus," a derivative of the Dutch name for St. Nicholas--Sinterklaas.
from This Day in History
You've caught such a precious moment
ReplyDeleteI've taken to keeping a camera handy at all times. Still some of the most precious moments are over before you can find it.
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