Description This vintage and wonderfully tacky Christmas Santa Candle reminds me of the ones my baba used to have. It would be perfect to adorn any home or Yule altar. The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named Saint Nicholas. Born sometime around 280 A.D. in modern-day Turkey, he was admired for his piety and kindness. The subject of many legends; it was said he gave away all of his wealth and traveled the country helping the poor and sick. One story tells of the time he saved three poor sisters from being sold into prostitution by their father. He provided them with a dowry so they could be married. Over the course of many years his popularity spread and he became known as the protector of children and sailors. His feast day is celebrated on December 6 which is the anniversary of his death. This is now considered a lucky day to make large purchases or to get married. He was the most popular saint in Europe, even when the veneration of saints became discouraged, As Christianity swept into pagan lands, and it officially replaced the old religions, sometimes remnants of the old culture and religion remained, however, and rather than discarding the old gods entirely, some cultures re-branded the native gods as Christian saints. Candles are used in religious rituals & for spiritual means as both functional & symbolic lights. It was believed that burning candles would aid in protection & invite helpful spirits into the home. Please remember these are vintage & antique pieces so minor scuffs may be part of their charm.
