Christmas Traditions in the United States

Luther rejected the Saints days believing they were built upon legends and superstitions. In Germany Luther replaced St. Nicholas's day with a different holiday, Christ child or Christ kindle. According to legend one of those stories that probably isn't true but should be: When Nicholas was a little boy he would get up early to go to church and pray. Other Christians fearing syncretisms stay clear of Santa reindeer in a tree full of presents.