St. Nicholas Was a Real Person    

Venture back to the 3rd & 4th C.s AD to learn about St. Nicholas' birth, life, and the various legends that his reputation has spawned around the globe, culminating with the widely observed St. Nick's Day on December 5th, and the contemporary figure of Santa Claus. Students will engage with these stories by learning physical activities such as a Greek sailor's dance, a Medieval English jig, and the Swedish folkdance, the Hambo, in relation to the significance and vision St. Nicholas has inspired through the ages in countries around the globe.