The Story of Santa

​St. Nicholas was born in 280 AD, in Patara, a city of Lycia, in Asia Minor. He became the gift giver of Myra. His gifts were given late at night, so that the gift giver's identity would remain a secret. St. Nicholas was eventually named the patron saint of children, sailors, Russia and Greece.

​St. Nicholas was a Christian priest, who later became a bishop. He was a rich person, and traveled the country helping people, giving gifts of money and other presents. St. Nicholas did not like to be seen when he gave away presents, so the children of the day were told to go to sleep quickly or he would not come! Nothing has changed and Santa Claus will not arrive this Christmas unless the children go to sleep early.

​Despite being quite young Nicholas had earned a reputation for kindliness and wisdom. In the year 303, the Roman emperor Diocletian commanded all the citizens of the Roman Empire, which included Asia Minor, to worship him as a god.
​Christians believed in one God and one God alone, so their conscience would not allow them to obey the Emperor's order. Angered by their stubbornness, Diocletian warned the Christians that they would be imprisoned. ​The Emperor carried out the threat and St. Nicholas who resisted too was also imprisoned. For more than five years, St. Nicholas was confined to a small cell. He suffered from cold, hunger, and thirst, but he never wavered in his beliefs. In 313, when Diocletian resigned, and Constantine came to power Nicholas was released, and he returned to his post as Bishop of Myra. He continued his good works and became even wiser and more understanding by the time of his death on December 6, 343.

​In the eyes of the Catholics, a saint is someone who has lived such a holy life that, after dying and going to heaven, he or she is still able to help people on earth. They often become patron to different groups of people - one such was children and many legends sprang up to explain his presence.

​By 450, churches in Asia Minor and Greece were being named in honor of him. By 800, he was officially recognized as the a saint by the Eastern Catholic Church.

​In the 1200s, December sixth began to be celebrated as Bishop Nicholas Day in France.

​By end of the 1400s, St. Nicholas was the third most beloved religious figure, after Jesus and Mary. There were more than 2000 chapels and monasteries named after him. ​ ​In the 1500’s people in England stopped worshipping St. Nicholas and favored more another gift giving figure Father Christmas. Over the centuries, St. Nicholas' popularity grew, and many people in Europe made up new stories that showed his concern for children. The name Santa Claus was derived from the Dutch Sinter Klass pronunciation of St. Nicholas. Early Dutch settlers in New York (once called New Amsterdam) brought their traditions of St. Nicholas. As children from other countries tried to pronounce Sinter Klass, this soon became Santa Klass, which was settled as Santa Claus. The old bishop's cloak with MITRE, jeweled gloves and crozier were soon replaced with his red suit and clothing seen in other modern images.​

Christmas Holiday

Christmas is in full swing at Joe Bullard Automotive. We are working hard to collect our gifts and donations for the Christmas Charities and everyone is in a rather Jolly mood. We are looking forward to the holiday season and we have gotten some extra inventory out due to the giving nature of the holiday. We have gotten started on Christmas deliveries already. Come by if you have a Automotive purchase in mind. We would love to help. Thank you for choosing Joe Bullard.

Christmas Charities

We want to encourage all our customers to participate in either of our Christmas charities this year. We have sponsored the children at Wilmer hall at the imports campus and the Catholic Social Services Angels at Bullard Cadillac. Call 251.378.4361 for more information.

December on the Gulf

See December calendar for fun family activities!

November 2012

We were busy during the month of November. Here are a few pictures if some pictures of customers with their new vehicle!!!

Thank you for choosing Joe Bullard.

Britni Thompson

Ms. Britni Thompson of Mobile purchased a pre owned Infiniti G37 Convertible from Joe Bullard Cadillac she worked with Curtis

A Bullard Holiday

We are getting ready for the Holidays at Joe Bullard. Today, we started decorating for Christmas and we have started getting some plans together for Christmas Charities. Imports has decided to adopt the Children at Wilmer Hall and Cadillac adopted Children through the Catholic Social Services of Mobile.

Come by and see us!!!

United Way 2012

Just want to take a chance to brag on the employees at Joe Bullard Automotive. They worked so hard to raise money for the 2012 United Way Campaign. So far they have raised more than $33,000 to help all the United Way affiliates this year. This is a advocacy that the company really believes in because the money stays in our community.

This year, we hosted a 'Grab and Go' breakfast at both campuses and invited speakers to come and talk about United Way and its affiliates. The employees were really impressed with all the information they received and excited to be a part of such a great campaign.

We brought breakfast in from Cream and Sugar Cafe on George St. in Mobile, Alabama and the food was absolutely wonderful.

All in all the events were a huge success and we are so proud to be a part of United Way.

Lately @ Joe Bullard

Lately at the Joe Bullard campus, we have had a lot going on. We have had a multitude of events such as the Breast Cancer walk today, the Buddy Walk last week, we are working on a United Way event for November, and we also have a couple other things up our sleeve that we have yet to release.

At Joe Bullard, we realize that the holidays are coming near and we are ready and excited to embrace them. We are planning our annual Thanksgiving pot-luck lunch for November and getting plans for some sort of Christmas party or gathering.

We have had a lot going on around here but that has not kept us from our goal -- the customer service at Joe Bullard. We have had many sales and situations as we always do and we have kept on moving forward.

We hope you are enjoying your first cold day of the season as we are. Enjoy your Lovely Halloween Weekend!

Busy @ Cadillac

We have a busy day planned at Joe Bullard Cadillac! Come by for a test drive and to see the all NEW ATS Sedan! Its luxurious and sporty. Everyone loves them. Call 251-544- 7341 for information.

Land Rover Sale

Darryl @ Gulf Coast Land Rover sold at LR$ for a very satisfied customer!

Dean

Cadillac

Curtis

Ms Pilot worked with Leonard

Bijay

Ms Thomas

Andrew

Zach

Mr. and Mrs. Foster

Mr and Mrs Foster are from Moss Point, MS and they Came to Bullard Cadillac to work with Leonard for purchase of a PreOwned Buick Lucerne.

Zach is doing work!

Zach baker of Bullard Cadillac sold his first Used car today. It was his Debut in start - finish car deals. He did an awesome job selling a pre-owned f150 Sean Stout. Congratulations Zach :)

August 27, 2012

Tomorrow, August 28, 2012, Joe Bullard Automotive will be closed due to Tropical Storm Isaac's path of choice. We will announce if we will be open Wednesday at a later date. Follow our face book page for weather updates and for information regarding any other pertinent storm information.

Please remember to stock up on Batteries, water, food that does not require electricity to heat (salads, pop tarts, cereal bars, fruit, sandwiches, etc), candles, flashlights, gasoline, etc. We probably will be without power, so prepare, eat what you can that's in the freezer tonight before it perishes, charge your electronics, and find a weather radio.

Stay safe!!!

August 25, 2012

 

Just some of our July and August Sales. Congratulations Bullard Team -- Great work!

 

August 25, 2012

At Joe Bullard, we are always thrilled to get our customers' responses to their sales experience on camera. We do this many ways, some being with photos, some video, some written experiences. Below, we have a testimonial from Joe Bullard Cadillac with Mr. and Mrs. Russ. They purchased a Nissan Altima from us on Friday, August 24 from Allen. They were thrilled with their experience.

 

 

August 23, 2012
Joe Bullard participates in the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at the Convention Center downtown. There were more than 200 vendors from the Mobile area and more than 2000 that were at the expo. It was a great opportunity to meet local business owners and get our name out to the community.

(above) The Joe Bullard Booth

(above) Ms. Tiffany Pleasure, the winner of the ALABAMA 90 CAN COOLER!!! Congratulations Ms. Pleasure!!!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Today, we have concluded the contest and already gotten to 1000 'likes.' We are so proud of everyones participation in this contest. Aleishia Wheeler wins the TV with 259 'likes'. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

Friday, August 17, 2012
Employee Appreciation Day at Joe Bullard. Hosted at the Jaguar-Land Rover building for all the Bullard Employees. We rented a dunking booth and charged a dollar a dunk and raised $560 for the Mobile Food Bank's Backpack program. The event was a huge success; the employees had a great time getting an opportunity to dunk their bosses and the chance to bring their kids to work. We served hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. We look forward to doing another appreciation day soon!!!!

(Above) the employee appreciation day video.

August 13, 2012
Joe Bullard Automotive Anounces the FACEBOOK 'LIKE' Contest

Today, we are starting the 'like' contest. Our goal is to get to 1000 likes for the Facebook page. Whomever gets Joe Bullard the most 'likes' wins a 42' Flatscreen Plasma TV!!! Good luck!!!!!!