Today, it is tough to imagine a Christmas without old St. Nick. That wasn’t always the case. In fact, the giving symbol of today’s holidays was once in decline. During the 16th century Protestant Reformation, Christianity started to look away from the Saints and gift-giving traditions involving St. Nicholas were under scrutiny and attack. Of course, as we all now, he weathered the storm and has since descended down millions of chimneys with loads of goodies. His holiday status was cemented by the 19th century poem “The Night Before Christmas” and his popularity has been on the rise ever since. St. Nick isn’t the only one handing out Christmas gifts, though. We all do a little giving. One of the best gifts is a gift basket. They make them to meet anyone’s needs and they can even be custom designed. Ho, ho, ho… Take a lesson from the long-lasting Saint and hand out some Christmas cheer in the form of a gift basket.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Today, it is tough to imagine a Christmas without old St. Nick. That wasn’t always the case. In fact, the giving symbol of today’s holidays was once in decline. During the 16th century Protestant Reformation, Christianity started to look away from the Saints and gift-giving traditions involving St. Nicholas were under scrutiny and attack. Of course, as we all now, he weathered the storm and has since descended down millions of chimneys with loads of goodies. His holiday status was cemented by the 19th century poem “The Night Before Christmas” and his popularity has been on the rise ever since. St. Nick isn’t the only one handing out Christmas gifts, though. We all do a little giving. One of the best gifts is a gift basket. They make them to meet anyone’s needs and they can even be custom designed. Ho, ho, ho… Take a lesson from the long-lasting Saint and hand out some Christmas cheer in the form of a gift basket.
