When Santa Was A Shaman: Ancient Origins of Santa Claus & the Christmas Tree

When Santa Was A Shaman: Ancient Origins of Santa Claus & the Christmas Tree by Tony van Renterghem. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781567187656.

Editorial Reviews Product Description This work explores the origins of Santa Claus, going back to prehistoric times and mans earliest concepts of religion. It analyzes how ancient myths from countries as diverse as Britain, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain and Africa were adapted, sanitized and commercialized in modern times by America. About the Author Tony van Renterghem (Netherlands) works as a semi-retired writer, researcher and consultant. He was born in Amsterdam and served in the Resistance during World War II, was condemned to death by the Nazis and escaped. For 30 years he worked in the movie industry, where he was technical advisor on such films as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "The Greatest Story Ever Told."