Santa Claus Pictures Marks the Arrival of Christmas

When we think about Christmas, we invariably begin with the name of Santa Claus. No doubt, Christmas is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. But for the children and everyone else alike, it is Santa Claus that adds to the fun element of the celebration. Hence, you look around anywhere in Christmas time, you are certain to find Santa Claus pictures.

It is widely believed that the tradition of Santa Claus first emerged when the Dutch settlers came to the United States on Christmas day in 1624. After this Santa Claus, became a part of Christmas celebration in USA and very soon it became popular all over the world.

However, the first Santa Claus pictures were published in 1862. It was Thomas Nast who was credited of publishing the picture in the Harper’s Weekly Magazine. With the passage of time, however, the Santa Claus pictures evolved into a round bellied old and bespectacled man. He was shown dressed in red coat which was trimmed with white fur. The Santa Claus pictures showed him carrying a bag filled with gifts while he was riding a sleigh that was filled was pulled by reindeer’s.

As Christmas time arrives, you will come across attractive Santa Claus pictures which are available in all major shops and stores. You can find them all around in different cities and towns. There are different names given to Santa Claus in different countries. Of the many other names given to Santa Claus, the most popular is Father Christmas that he is popularly known as in the American countries.

It is said that Santa Claus makes toys all through the year with the help of his elves. And then when it is Christmas eve, he dresses up in his red suit and black boots and rides his sleigh that is pulled by eight reindeer’s. He then travels all round the globe to give gifts to all the good boys and girls of the world. In fact Christmas eve has become the most anticipated event of the Christmas holidays.

The arrival of Santa Claus is said to have made popular the tradition of giving gifts to the young children. Apart from this, there are also other age old rituals which mark the arrival of Santa Claus. During this time there are different Santa Claus pictures and images created with different expressive songs like “Ho, ho, ho…. Merry Christmas!” and ‘Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle all the way….”

The Santa Claus pictures and images are among the most sold items in Christmas. It has in fact become a indispensable part of Christmas decorations. The very thought of Santa Claus brings in the thought of love, joy and hope. There are also many fascinating stories about Santa Claus and his family that is shared with the children’s during Christmas. For many centuries now, Santa Claus pictures is associated with his depiction of a giver of happiness, laughter and gifts.