From St. Nicholas to Santa Sacks: Exploring the History of Christmas Gift Bags
The genesis of the gift-giving tradition can be traced back to the tales of St. Nicholas. A 4th-century bishop from Myra (modern-day Turkey), he was venerated for his extraordinary generosity and habit of gifting anonymously. One particular legend tells of him tossing purses of gold through a window, which then landed in stockings drying by … Read more