[Stargate] Stargate Yule. Is Father Christmas Period?

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--- "Steve Scott (Dietrich)"
<dietrich.strobelbart at yahoo.com> wrote:

> It has come to my attention that some concern has
> been expressed about our proposed theme for Yule and
> whether Father Christmas is "period".  Please let me
> clarify a few things.  
> 
> The theme of the event is to be a late-period
> English Country Christmas, circa 1500 AD.  The hall
> will be decorated accordingly with boughs of
> greenery, a fireplace, and small wooden toys, among
> other things.  There will be a merchant portraitist
> in attendance, in a discreet location, who will
> provide "instant portraits" for those who desire
> them. (wear your best finery! Part of the proceeds
> go to the Barony!)  There is also a rumor that
> Father Christmas may put in an appearance and that
> he may have gifts for those who have been good.  
> 
> The resale shop that was mentioned at Populace
> Meeting is an on-going ministry of the church where
> the event is to be held, and would be open that day,
> whether the event was there or not.  It was only
> mentioned in passing as a point of interest and part
> of our civic duty.  It was not intended to be
> construed as part of the Yule event in any way,
> shape, or form.  It is our understanding that all
> proceeds from the resale shop go to one of the local
> battered-women shelters.
> 
> For those of you who doubt the "period-ness" of
> Father Christmas, I offer the following links:
> 
> http://www.timetravel-britain.com/05/Dec/santa.shtml
> 
> "...with the arrival of the Normans and the story of
> St Nicholas the creation of
> the British Father Christmas was complete.  Our
> first written reference to the entity
> of Father Christmas is found in a 15th century
> carol, which includes the line "Welcome,
> my lord Christëmas."  From this point onwards,
> Father Christmas is seen
> to represent the spirit of Christmas: that of good
> cheer and benevolence to all.
>  In Tudor and Stuart times Sir Christmas or Captain
> Christmas was called upon to
> preside over the Christmas entertainment in large
> houses.  In 1638, we got our first
> image of Father Christmas courtesy of Thomas Nabbes,
> who illustrated him as an old
> man in a furred coat and cap."
> 
> http://www.christmasarchives.com/santa.html
> 
> http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=49
> 
> With that I hereby challenge anyone to supply more
> information as to whether Father Christmas is period
> or not. 
> 
> I hope this quells any doubts that anyone may have.
> 
> Yours in Service,
> 
> Lord Dietrich Strobelbart
> Stargate Yule 2007 Autocrat 
> mka: Steve Scott 
> 281-731-7726 Cell 
> 
> Glücklicherweise halte ich meine Federn numeriert
> für gerade solcheine Gelegenheit!
> Fortunately, I keep my feathers numbered for just
> such an occasion! (Foghorn Leghorn)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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