2006-11-29 09:33:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Other people are trying to confuse you with their answers. There is no Santa Claus. No one lives at the north pole. There is no such thing as flying reindeer or elves. No one is watching you all the time deciding if you are good enough to get presents. Presents under your tree from Santa are actually put there by your parents because getting those presents is part of the fun of Christmas.
2006-11-29 09:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by hobbes84k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Santa Claus is a variation of a Dutch folk tale based on the historical figure Saint Nicholas, a bishop from Myra in Asia Minor (the greater part of modern-day Turkey), who used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. His charity became legend when a man lost his fortune and found himself incapable of supporting his three daughters, who would not be able to find husbands as they lacked dowries. This man was going to give them over to a life of prostitution; however, St Nicholas provided them with gold and cookies, enabling them to retain their virginal virtues and marry.
Sinterklaas in the NetherlandsThis inspired the mythical figure of Sinterklaas, the subject of a major celebration in the Netherlands and Belgium, Germany (where his alleged date of death, December 6, is celebrated the evening before on December 5), which in turn inspired both the myth and the name of Santa Claus. "Santa Claus" is actually a mispronunciation of the Dutch word "Sinterklaas" by the English settlers of New Amsterdam (later renamed New York).
So to answer your question... Santa Claus did exist and still exists in the heart and actions of people all across the world.
2006-11-29 09:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by I am Crystal S. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that santa claus is a state of mind and somewhat of a spirit instead of an actual human being. Every year the spirit of santa claus gets people into the spirit of giving and into the spirit of family.
2006-11-29 09:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by Holly J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa is real if you believe. But I KNOW NO SANTA. Hint hint. If you are young just stay up all night and wait. You will get an answer.
2006-11-29 11:24:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bill L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you believe in santa clause and that he brings presents for you on christmas then yes he is real
2006-11-29 09:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by skyler t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that if YOU belive in something then it is true to YOU this doesn't necessarily mean that other people wil believe the same thing......e.g if you belive in Santa Claus then he is real or true to you.....this may not be the case for anyone else.
Personally i don't belive in Santa Claus!!!
:-)
2006-11-29 09:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by ticklish101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you mean Santa, then of course he is real. Just watch Miracle on 34th Street. :)
2006-11-29 09:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by korikill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has appeared from time to time, place to place so he must be real.
2006-11-29 09:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And I think the "S" key on your keyboard is missing.
2006-11-29 09:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by sweetirsh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course santas real! clap if you believe!!
2006-11-29 12:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋