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2006-12-08 05:08:13 · 11 answers · asked by whiteboy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes he was. "The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships."
2006-12-08 05:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by digitalkitty98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. Nicholas Claus is the inspiration for today's animated version. This man was a servant of God who gave gifts to needy children around Christmas time. So, in a way, yes he was real, but not the animated version we know of today!
2006-12-08 08:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by klutz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course... he still is.. Santa Claus is the spirit.. it lives within us. He represents kindness, giving, joy, happiness... for those who don't believe in the spirit of Santa, I truly feel sorry for. For those people count only on the facts and reality of life.. how sad, for how can they dream and have hopes of anything good coming to them? Without hopes and dreams, and happy feelings, life would not be worth living, we would be no different than an ant roaming around on the sidewalk...
2006-12-08 05:26:05 · answer #3 · answered by tootsie38 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The man who became "Santa Claus" was originally a man named Nicholas, who was the bishop of Myra, Turkey. He was an orphan, who inherited the wealth from his family estate. He used that money to help the poor.
In one incident, he learned of a man whose daughters were to be sold into slavery or prostitution to pay his debts. When Nicholas learned of this, he threw a bag of gold into their window, so they could pay their debts. He did this for several nights. (That's where the tradition of Santa coming at night came from.)
He also attended the Council of Nicea, and became so angry with Arius, who had denied the deity of Jesus Christ, that he slapped Arius across the face. The other bishops at Nicea were shocked at his rude behavior and relieved him as bishop. He was later restored to his position.
2006-12-08 05:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people talk about a man that gave children presents on Christmas. Supposively, that's where the story came. But only to those kids that lived close to him, not all the kids in the world.
2006-12-08 05:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Pulga 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes..his name was Nickolas Claus..he was a christian fellow who used to repair old toys & give them away to the poor & the orphans..in his little town..& of corse he did other acts of charity..
2006-12-08 05:11:30 · answer #6 · answered by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As real as the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Did your parents have any children that survived?
2006-12-08 05:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
He is based on a real person, yes. A Turkish monk to be exact.
2006-12-08 05:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's proven to be such a commercial success for Coca Cola, hasn't he?? He's REAL alright!
LOL.
Peace be with you.
2006-12-08 05:17:33 · answer #9 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who?
2006-12-08 05:09:56 · answer #10 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋