Who is Kris Kringle?

β€˜Tis the season for stories about Santa and other gift-giving legends, and the tale of the origin of those myths, a boy named Kris from 16th- century Norway, will be shared at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½.

J.J. Ruscella, a former assistant professor in the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Theatre Department, will present his version of the legend of Santa at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, located across the street from the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Arena.

Ruscella authored the novel β€œKris: The Legend Begins.” He will guide the audience through the story of the young boy who become the legendary Santa Claus during his presentation.

After the story-telling, attendees are encouraged to celebrate the spirit of the holidays by joining in the fun at Light Up ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½. Ice skating tickets will be offered at a discounted rate of $9 for attendees of Ruscella’s talk.

To learn more about β€œKris: The Legend Begins,” go to . For more information about Light Up ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½, visit http://lightupucf.com.