2006-12-07 11:55:11 · 19 answers · asked by evelyn//luvs coca puffs!!! 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
He is real enough in the hearts of little children. maybe as a person he doesn't exist but the holiday cheer he stands for exists most definitely. And that is what really matters!
2006-12-07 12:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the modern features attributed to Santa Claus may be derived from those of the Kamchatkan or Siberian shaman. During the midwinter festival (holiday season) in Siberia (near the North Pole), the shaman would enter a yurt (home) through the shangrak (chimney), bringing with him a sack of fly agaric mushrooms (presents) to give to the inhabitants. This type of mushroom is brightly colored red and white, like Santa Claus. Although some question the relevance of this, the above factoids provide many interesting associations. The mushrooms were often hung (to dry) in front of the fireplace, much like the stockings of modern-day Christmas. Furthermore, the mushrooms were associated with reindeer who were known to eat them and become intoxicated. Reindeer are also associated with the shaman, and like Santa Claus, many people believed that the shaman could fly.
2006-12-07 12:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by mellijenk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Santa Cluse is real.
2006-12-07 12:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Santa Clause is a mythical character of pagan origin adapted by early Christians while spreading their religion so that people converting to Christianity find similarities between their previous religion and new one. It is just as Christmas being celebrated on Dec. 25 as birthday of Jesus Christ whereas he was born sometime in June/July. Dec. 25 too is to celebrate an important event of pagan religion.
2006-12-07 12:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by zubair_1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I've always told my children, when you stop believing in Santa Claus - he stops coming. They still believe and he still arrives every Christmas morning (and they're ages 22, 21, 18, and 17)! So, yes... BELIEVE!
2006-12-07 12:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa is as real as the individual wants him to be. personally believe very strongly in the gentleman.
2006-12-08 00:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus is real to the people who believe he is real.
2006-12-10 10:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should visit the santa clause siteing website!! It's cool. Yet, at the same time, weird.
2006-12-07 12:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by Hi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus is very real. He is in our hearts when we think of others. That truly is magical!
2006-12-07 12:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by meaty_okra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident he replaced into. He replaced into per a Greek 4th century bishop and saint, Nicholas, who had a acceptance for secret present giving. there is loads of suggestion on the internet approximately St. Nicholas.
2016-10-14 05:52:42 · answer #10 · answered by farraj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋