Boxing Day : This is the day after Christmas day when all the presents are given to extended family and friends. Possibly dating from the Middle Ages when the householder would give presents to the servants and tradesmen. A public holiday in some Commonwealth countries.
Gifts : An object given to someone without the need for compensation. Gifts are often given to friends and loved ones at Christmas, continuing a tradition from Roman times when presents were given to the Emperor.
Christmas : From the Old English, Cristes Maesse, meaning the Mass of Christ, the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on the 25th of December, the nominated day of observance.
Donner : One of the eight original Reindeer who pull Santa's Sled on Christmas Eve.
Advent : From the Latin Adventus (coming) the four week period preceeding Christmas which serves as a time of reflection in preperation for the celebration of the Nativity.
Twelve Days of Christmas : A popular Christmas song representing the twelve days from December 25 to January 6. It is thought that the song was a means to teach the tenets of the Catholic faith during times when Catholicism was banned, although this is open to debate.
Christmas Cards : Greeting cards sent to family and friends at Christmas, a time: honoured tradition that has now become a thriving industry.
Parade : A ceremonial procession involving people marching and also sometimes decorated vehicular floats. Christmas is a popular time for parades with many cities holding official parades.
Christmas tradition: Every state, country, town, region, has its own tradition / costum.
St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel It doesn't matter how what you call him, he is still revered by children all over the world. And everyone is still a child when it comes to Santa Claus and Christmas collectibles. Santa Museums and even a town named Santa Claus pay homage to our favorite person. Many collectors display their Santa collections year-round, and why not, it certainly makes a happy home when Santa can smile at you everytime you walk into a room. Links to Santa Claus resources