Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Zarmin Lalani

Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry
10710 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 140
Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: 469-365-5437
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The Origins Of Santa Claus

December 16, 2016 By Tori

Merry Christmas from Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Frisco 

The Origins Of Santa Claus
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without our beloved Santa Claus – red suit, bushy white beard, shiny black boots, all the works! The modern American Santa Claus that we know and love actually originated in the Mediterranean, spread across Northern Europe, and eventually ended up here. But who exactly is Santa and how did he get here?

Who Is Santa Claus?

Santa’s original ancestor was St. Nicholas. Although he looked nothing like the Santa Claus whose knee we sit upon, or whose visage adorns our holiday wrapping paper. St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries. He was known as a feisty, defiant, and fiery defender of the church’s doctrine during the period of the ‘Great Persecution’ (when Bibles were burned and priests were forced to deny Christianity under the threat of execution).

From the years 1200-1500, St. Nicholas was known as a bringer of gifts and had his own day dedicated to him. This day was December 6th.

Eventually, people from the Netherlands brought St. Nicholas (whom they called “Sinterklaas”) to the New World colonies. Here, the legend of him as a gift bringer gained popularity. However, the Christmas celebration in early American wasn’t quite like it is today. It was celebrated as a rowdy, outdoor, alcohol-fueled blowout!

Luckily, this all changed in the early 19th century thanks to a few writers and poets who wanted to make Christmas more of a family celebration. This is when St. Nicholas got a bit of a makeover and by the end of the 19th century, he was transformed into the Santa Claus we know today.

From all of us at Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we want to wish you a healthy and happy holiday season! Keep our Frisco, TX pediatric dental office in mind next time your family is due for a dental cleaning and exam.

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We absolutely LOVE Dr. Z! We have been seeing her for about 7 years and have always been impressed by the extra special love, attention, and care that she gives to each of her patients. She is so awesome with the kids and she always has the extra time to talk to you and answer your questions. You never feel rushed and she has the ability to really put you and your children at ease. Her new office is beautiful and bright and Ms. Tori and Ms. Susan are absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry!!! Facebook 5 Star review – Stephanie N. reviewed Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry — 5 star, January 30, 2017

I absolutely love Dr. Z and the staff at Discovery Kids. They were all so welcoming. Everyone made sure that the kids felt comfortable and had a pleasant experience. The office is very clean, well organized, and accommodating for families. I cannot say enough good things about the staff! Facebook 5 Star Review Jamie H. reviewed Discovery Kids Pediatric Dentistry — 5 star, January 24, 2017

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