Saint Nicholas With Box History of Santa Claus I by Duncan Royale 1983

  

A 4th-century bishop from Myra, in modern-day Turkey, known for his secret acts of charity and generosity, especially toward children. Orphaned young, he used his inheritance to help the needy, most famously by secretly providing dowries for three impoverished sisters by tossing bags of gold into their stockings.

These stories of secret gift-giving evolved into the figure of Santa Claus. And his feast day, December 6th, is still celebrated with gift-giving traditions.

Born in 280 AD in Patara, Asia Minor, Nicholas was orphaned as a young man and inherited his family's wealth. He followed the example of Jesus's teachings, giving away his fortune to help the poor. He became a priest and was later made the Bishop of Myra, where he was known for his piety, kindness, and compassion. In one well-known legend, he secretly provided a dowry of gold for three daughters of a poor man, saving them from a life of servitude. He threw the bags of gold through a window, and they landed in the stockings the daughters had hung by the fireplace to dry.

This story is the origin of the practice of children hanging stockings for gifts. Legacy and evolution into Santa Claus. Nicholas's generosity spread, making him the patron saint of many, including children, sailors, and merchants. His relics were moved to Bari, Italy, in 1087, and his veneration spread throughout Europe. In America, the Dutch tradition of.

Was combined with other influences, most notably Clement Clarke Moore's poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas". Which portrayed him as a jolly, plump figure with eight reindeer. Nicholas was further solidified as the modern Santa Claus by illustrator Thomas Nast. Who created images of a grandfather-like figure in a red suit for.

Duncan Royale was an American company specializing in artistic collectibles, known for its "History of Santa Claus" and "History of Classic Entertainers" series. The company, which produced high-quality porcelain and resin figurines, went out of business in the 1980s but its products remain popular with collectors. Some of their most notable work was the limited edition "History of Santa Claus" collection, created in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Duncan Royale was an American company that created artistic collectible figurines. They are most famous for the "History of Santa Claus" series, which depicts Santa throughout history, and the "History of Classic Entertainers" series. Figurines were made from a mix of high-quality porcelain and resin, which combined durability with a fine finish.

The "History of Santa Claus" collection was produced in three editions in 1983, 1985, and 1990. The company itself went out of business in the 1980s. Duncan Royale products are now considered collectibles, with limited editions being especially sought after by collectors.