Show 01 OL San Santa fa Claus Clans Was Born in U. U S. S A. A EUROPE T brought Christmas to f- f America but America gave i Santa Claus Glaus to Europe When the early Dutch settlers came to America they had never heard of Santa Claus Glaus Old St. St Nicholas Nicholas Nicho Niche las who brought them presents each December 6 changed rapidly in the New world His name became abbreviated and altered to Santa Claus Glaus and his external external ex ex- ex appearance underwent great changes From a lean ascetic he was transformed into a jolly fat old f fellow His pale face became the color of rosy apples He laid aside his canonical robes miter and pastoral staff to become clothed in ini i a cap and brilliant red suit trimmed with ermine The new Santa Claus Glaus traded his famous gray horse for a reindeer and sleigh He also stopped giving presents on December 6 and started distributing gifts on the night of December 24 The changes in his outward appearance appearance ap ap- ap were reflected in his change of character When he came cameto to America he left behind his rod and bag of ashes with which he beat naughty children and adopted I an entirely lovable personality I Completely transformed he again crossed the ocean to be welcomed everywhere from Scotland to Aus Aus- |