The Tradition behind Milk and Cookies for Santa
Leaving milk and cookies for Santa Claus is a Christmas Eve tradition that goes as far back as any of us can remember. For generations, children regularly left a glass of milk and a plate of cookies for Santa so that he would have enough energy to complete his journey of gift giving before kids wake up on Christmas morning. Do you know the story behind this tradition?
The tradition of leaving cookies out on Christmas Eve may trace its origins to Saint Nicholas. On the feast of St. Nicholas (the patron saint of children) on December 6th, children would leave food and drink for the saint and any attendants. The treats would be exchanged for gifts.
That’s one theory behind the tradition. Others think the tradition is linked to the history of the Christmas tree and the edible decorations on it. Santa would snack on the ornaments. Even after edible decorations disappeared and inedible ornaments became popular, the tradition of leaving a snack for Santa remained.
Whatever the origins behind the tradition, millions of children leave milk and cookies For Santa on Christmas Eve like it’s a responsibility or simply the insurance that Santa will leave the gifts they asked for.
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Written by: Denise Visco
