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SANTA CLAUS
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and simply Santa, is a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric aspects who, in many western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas.
Devasahayam Pillai first matrtyr of India
Devasahayam Pillai was an 18th century convert from Hinduism to Christianity in the southern part of India born in the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom. He was named Neelakanta Pillai at his birth. He was an official in the court of the Travancore king, Maharaja Marthanda Varma. Captain De Lannoy's Christian faith interested Devasahayam and De Lannoy enlightened him on the faith, leading to his conversion in 1745. He is believed by Roman Catholics to have been martyred. He is the first martyr in India.
CHRISTMAS
History
The word 'Christmas' comes from Cristes maesse, an English phrase that means Mass of Christ.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
History
The word 'Christmas' comes from Cristes maesse, an English phrase that means Mass of Christ.
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the gifts giving, carnivals (parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
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