Christmas Carols Forever Stamps, 2017 Booklet – Christmas Cards and Letters

Santa Claus is a widely popular symbol of Christmas.  However, many may not know he is based on a real person – Saint Nicholas.

In the Middle Ages, French nuns began leaving pouches of coins, food, and treats in the homes of the needy at night.  When asked where these gifts came from, the nuns would simply say “it must have been Saint Nicholas.”  This inspired the anonymous gift giving as well as all the carols.