He was a very devoted Christian who became known for his love of children and genorosity to the poor. When he died he ultimately became the patron saint of children. Dutch kept him alive when in the 16th century Dutch children began putting their wooden shoes on the fireplace hearth and hoped for a gift. Then in the 60's a artist commisioned by the Coca-Cola Company painted this picture, which became the Santa we now know. Christmas Trees Christmas trees may be one of the most fun of the Christmas symbols.
Many families spend a few hours decorating their tree putting on lights and ornaments even tinsel.
Christmas tree were a German tradition believed started when Martin Luther saw stars through a small fir and recreated it using candles and blown ornaments. It wasn't picked up in Britain until the 19th century, and was brought to America in the 1820's by the Pennsylvania Germans. All of these images are used with permission of the aparent original owner if you have any problems, feel free to e-mail me and I will make changes to suit.