We’ve all seen the instantly recognizable red pointed hat with white fur and pom poms on top that is so closely associated with Christmas. The hat has been known by different names throughout history but the overall shape remains the same. Originally, this type of hat was called the pileus which was worn in Ancient Greece, Pannonia and Eturia.
Santa Claus (also known as Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas) is a mythological character who brings gifts to the homes of good children on Christmas Eve. The figure developed in the 19th century from Dutch Sinterklaas and English Father Christmas traditions of gift-bringers.
To make this fun paper Santa hat, you will need a sheet of red construction paper and some cotton balls. You can also add a bit of glitter or small pieces of paper for extra sparkle.
The first step is to draw a circle on the paper with a pencil and cut it out. Next, add a little slit along the circle, this will help you shape it into a cone.
Glue the white hat trimmings on to the red hat band. Finally, glue the two points of the red triangle together and add a pom pom on the top for some extra festive flair. Then give your creation some time to dry and you are ready to use it as part of your Christmas decorations. This is a simple yet fun craft to do with kids and will get them in the Christmas spirit.