Happy St. Nicholas Day!
Did you know that Nicholas was actually a 4th century bishop who lived in what is modern-day Turkey? He participated in the council of Nicea, which adopted the Nicene Creed. His generosity was well-known, and that is why over the years, he became known as Father Christmas and eventually Santa Claus. The original is so much better, though! You can read about him in my book, Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend. Also, check out this website for some other interesting St. Nicholas stuff.
Hello.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that your book on Saint Nicholas is the book of the month on my church's web site, St. Paul's Lutheran of Kingsville, MD. You can read the blurb by visiting www.stpaulskingsville.org and scrolling down about half way.
Mark Myers
Web Servant
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School of Kingsville, MD
Mark,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for giving me this information, and for putting it on the website. I appreciate it!
Julie
You're very welcome.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your childrens' books on the liturgy are listed on our Youth Page. From the home page, click on "Our Church." Scroll down about half way and then click on "Saint Paul's Youth." Those books are excellent. My two kids bring one or two of them to church every Sunday.
Mark Myers
Web Servant
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School of Kingsville, MD
http://www.stpaulskingsville.org