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D Pillar of the Community Canada 899 Posts	Posted 02/29/2012 12:41 am History says that Saint Nicholas a bishop in the fourth century AD is credited with being recognized as the first Santa Claus due to his kindness and generous nature to help the poor. Centuries later this tradition of gift giving continued and the name Saint Nicholas became Father Christmas, Christ Kind, Pere Noel, Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas and Santa Claus depending on the country. Similarities have been compared between Santa Claus and Odin a god in Norse mythology. Similarities also included "Sleipnir" Odin's eight legged horse which could leap and fly far distances just as Santa's reindeer. According to folklore children would leave treats such as sweets, sugar, carrots for Sleipnir and in return would receive gifts from Odin. Today children leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus and his reindeer and are also rewarded with gifts. This token of Father Christmas I am assuming would be from England as England was known to use "Father Christmas". I do not know the origin of this token and all help is appreciated... Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9865 Posts	Posted 02/29/2012 01:02 am Here's one ,not much info other than a value Report this Post to the Staff
D Pillar of the Community Canada 899 Posts	Posted 02/29/2012 03:20 am DBM...thanks bud... This is a good start, the one in the link sure looks in great condition...I think that the clasped hand shake would probably represent some thing else at Christmas with "Mutual Greetings" and not marriage. Thanks again... Edited by D 02/29/2012 03:21 am Report this Post to the Staff
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