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Kris Kringle of North Pole, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska United States was born circa 300 at Lycian town of Myra in Demre County, Antalya Turkey.

Kris Kringle
Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Père Noël, Babbo Natale, Pelznickel, Topo Gigio, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas
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North Pole, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska 99705, United States
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circa 300
Lycian town of Myra in Demre County, Antalya, 07570, Turkey
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  • Introduction

    Santa Claus, aka Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas, Père Noël, Babbo Natale, Pelznickel, Topo Gigio and many other names, provides joy and presents to children around the world on Christmas. It is believed that the legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to a monk named St. Nicholas who was born around 280 A.D. in Patara, Turkey. St. Nicholas had inherited wealth and gave away much (if not all) of his inheritance to the poor and suffering. There are numerous stories of the impact of his kindness, and over the years he earned a reputation of being a protector of children. He died on December 6th and each year on his death traditions held that it was a particularly lucky day to make large purchases or get married. Santa became popular in American traditions around the founding of the United States of America when a settlement of Dutch families gathered to honor the anniversary of St. Nicholas' death. By the early 1800s, and in particular by 1820, stores began to advertise Christmas shopping.
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    Lycian town of Myra in Demre County, Antalya 07570, Turkey
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Turkish descent.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in Turkey and spent most of his life in the surrounding area. Of course for the past 1700+ years he lives in the North Pole with Mrs. Claus in a city of elves, reindeers & toys.

  • Religious Beliefs

    St. Nicholas believed in doing well for others less fortunate and spent his life devoted to helping others as a monk.

  • Professional Career

    Throughout the year Santa Claus manages his toy shop in the North Pole where his elves manufacture toys. His busiest day of the year is on Christmas Day (December 25th) where he travels the world and delivers toys to children.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Santa Claus inspires many of us during December. It is a time of family and traditions. Did you know that the Salvation Army has been sending donation collectors dressed as Santa Clause since the 1890s?
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31 Memories, Stories & Photos about Kris

Mary Louise Yarnall & Santa Claus, 1949 Pennsylvania
Mary Reed
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12/16/2012
Mary Louise Yarnall & Santa Claus, 1949 Pennsylvania
Mary Louise Yarnall visiting Santa for the first time. Are you the real Santa? Photo taken in 1949 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
People in photo include: Mary Louise Yarnall
Date & Place: at Pomeroy's Dept. Store in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania United States of America
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Photo of AncientFaces AncientFaces
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12/18/2017
Everyone been to see Santa yet? 1949 PA, her first visit to Santa. What do you want? I want decency, kindness, and honesty in our world.
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Photo of Becky Kelly Becky Kelly
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12/18/2017
Love this picture.
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Hershel R. Harper, Sr.'s Kids - Taken 1959/60
Virginia Harper Edseth Graham
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09/08/2004
Hershel R. Harper, Sr.'s Kids - Taken 1959/60
These are my siblings starting from the top going left to right: Hershel, Jr. ,Santa Claus, Bobby Joe, Susan holding Johnny, Virginia (myself), Rosanna & Richard.
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Old-School Santa Claus
Photo of Summer Owens Summer Owens
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07/30/2014
Old-School Santa Claus
A photo of a little girl with Santa Claus. On the back is written: Taken Dec the 5th 1922. No other information. But what a fun photo!
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Photo of Terri Whitt Vickers Terri Whitt Vickers
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12/16/2014
Love it very much!!!
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Photo of Maryann Betz Maryann Betz
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12/16/2014
Great pic
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Santa Claus 1895
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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12/09/2011
Santa Claus 1895
A photo of Santa Claus taken in 1895. No information on the photographer of where this photo was taken . . . but it was snowy! ;)

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Date & Place: in USA
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Photo of Suzanne Williams Suzanne Williams
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12/12/2011
Great pic!
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Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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12/12/2011
Isn't it though? I LOVE the look in his eyes . . . he really is a wise ole' Santa! ;)
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Santa Claus Label, 1868
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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12/17/2011
Santa Claus Label, 1868
A label featuring Santa Claus for Sugar Plums by the U.S. Confection Company, New York, in 1868.

The label was entered into the Clerk's Office in the district of Southern New York. It's an interesting use of Santa for advertising in the mid 1800's. The image is familiar but has changed somewhat since then!

Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Date & Place: at U.S. Confection Company in New York, New York USA
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Photo of AncientFaces AncientFaces
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12/11/2019
150 yrs ago: ad graphics could be today's Christmas decorations!
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Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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01/20/2012
The graphics on these old labels are great!
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Macy's Santa Claus, 1942
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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12/19/2011
Macy's Santa Claus, 1942
Santa Claus at Macy's New York in 1942. He is skinnier here than we know him now - but this photo reminds me of Miracle on 34th Street. It's my favorite Christmas movie and was made only 5 years after this photo was taken, so the movie was probably pretty representative of the times.

Just like today, the kids got a piece of candy and told Santa what they wanted.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Marjory Collins, photographer.
Date & Place: at Macy's Department Store in New York, New York USA
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Photo of AncientFaces AncientFaces
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12/01/2021
It's December 1st so here is Santa introducing the Christmas season. Where else would he be in December of 1942 but at Macy's New York? :) Where did you first meet Santa in person, do you remember?
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12/01/2021
Halle’s 7th floor in downtown Cleveland, Ohio in 1965.
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Macy's Santa Claus
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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12/13/2016
Macy's Santa Claus
A photo of Macy's Santa Claus in 1924. Christmas is coming!
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Santa Claus
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01/03/2012
Santa Claus
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Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Neil Marks & Santa, Fresno California
Photo of Pam Marks Pam Marks
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04/04/2009
Neil Marks & Santa, Fresno California
Neil Marks trying to 'charm' Santa Claus in Fresno, CA.
Date & Place: in Fresno, California USA
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Richard E. Mateyko
Photo of Richard Mateyko Richard Mateyko
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02/18/2015
Richard E. Mateyko
Richard E. Mateyko as Santa Claus: This photo was taken in Calumet City, Il in the early 1950's when I was a student at Lincoln School, which is the elementary school across the street from where we lived. I know that my mother, Madge (Berilla) Mateyko made this costume. It must have been for a school play.
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Other Kringle Family Biographies

Kringle, Anne (Dec 11, 1918 - Jul 13, 1995) Kringle, Rosa (Apr 12, 1903 - Dec 1, 2001) Kringle, Harry (Jun 30, 1885 - Oct 1963) Kringle, Mae (Feb 20, 1904 - May 26, 2000) Kringle, John (Nov 29, 1902 - Nov 1969) Kringle, Joan (Sep 22, 1932 - Dec 23, 1998) Kringle, Ruth (Dec 2, 1901 - Mar 1970) Kringle, Josephine (May 26, 1907 - Dec 20, 1996) Kringle, Frank (Mar 16, 1903 - Aug 6, 1994) Kringle, Rocky (Aug 10, 1909 - Dec 26, 1996)
Kringle, Edward (Oct 14, 1912 - Apr 6, 1995) Kringle, Orville (Feb 23, 1905 - Mar 1979) Kringle, Dorothy (Jun 8, 1905 - Sep 1984) Kringle, Virginia (Sep 30, 1910 - Mar 29, 2002) Kringle, Evelyn (Feb 14, 1905 - Jul 2, 1993) Kringle, Victor (Dec 11, 1906 - Oct 1969) Kringle, Donnie (Nov 15, 1933 - Jan 7, 2008) Kringle, Hertha (Jun 17, 1897 - Sep 24, 1996) Kringle, Ruth (Jul 15, 1896 - Nov 1967) Kringle, Elsie (Apr 20, 1923 - Dec 26, 1999)
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