Tomorrow, my post combines the history of St. Nicholas/Santa Claus with some rather revolutionary (or perhaps anti-revolutionary, since it’s more about getting back to the way things were than making something totally new) thoughts on Christmas.
Today, I’m working hard to get my manuscript to the finish line. I won’t get there today, but I only have 10 scenes to go, and I need to dedicate as much time as possible to it.
So…no straight historical post today. 😉 But do drop by tomorrow. If you’re anything like me, you have some ideas about Santa Claus that look more at the jolly old elf than who St. Nicholas really was and where our traditions come from. When I studied it out, I was amazed to realize how we’ve taken one of the most noble traditions and warped it. And I think you will be too.
See you tomorrow!
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
I hope and pray that your work on your manuscript is going really well! 🙂
Oh how I'm so excited for you book new book! I'll be praying you get it done quickly and that God will guide you!
I definitely agree that the entire Santa Claus thing has been warped significantly!