The stories of Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas are favorites for children, but the history and background of the Santa Claus legend are of interest to adults as well. Read more about "Twas the Night Before Christmas," "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," "A Merry Christmas," along with other Christmas collections and histories. Read on.
1. Christmas Treasury: Heirloom Edition
Read Clement C. Moore's "The Night Before Christmas," "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," and "A Merry Christmas" (from "Little Women"), with beautiful illustrations.
2. The Autobiography of Santa Claus
Discover the details from the life of Santa Claus, in the "The Autobiography of Santa Claus." Drawing from history and legend, this book offers perspective on how Santa Claus started giving gifts.3. Santa Claus
4. There Really Is a Santa Claus
William J. Federer's "There Really Is a Santa Claus" offers the the text from Presidential speeches, with a brief discussion of the legend of Santa Claus/St. Nicholas.