Legends

In many displays at this time of year in shop windows, private houses of organised events, there is likely to be a jolly figure dressed in red. We probably all know that the colour scheme came about due to an advertising campaign for a soft drink in the 1930s but there are many legends about the givers of gifts at Christmas that pre-date Coca-Cola and each one has a different name for the giver. Whether it be Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Sinter Klaas, Old Man Frost, Baboushka, Kriss Kringle, Christkindle or one of several more, they all have one thing in common.They are magical beings who all add to the mystery and tradition of a modern day Christmas. We should not forget however the Wise Men who brought their gifts of gold frankincense and myrhh to what has proved to be the greatest gift of all - Jesus Christ.