How can we find a real happiness in life?
How can i make real friends?
2006-12-11 00:48:17 · 11 answers · asked by leo68pc2 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know but he has a problem with identity theft as I see people impersonating him in every damned store I go into lately.
2006-12-11 00:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by colinhughes333 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He comes from many sources. His Christian use comes from Saint Nicklaus, a bishop of Turkey who used to give presents to orphans (or something like that-- I'm not sure exactly how the story goes). In fact December 6th is Saint Nicklaus' Day in many European countries, and on the night of December 5th children put their shoes outside their bedroom doors for Saint Nicklaus to come and fill them.
It's easy to see how the name Santa Claus formed from the name Saint Nicklaus, of course! Santa Claus is also often referred to as "St. Nick". ~.^
The American view of Santa Claus is taken from many Pagan religions that celebrate the Winter Solstice with gift-giving and celebration. Celtic Paganism has the most borrowed-- Santa's resemblance to the God of Winter, the Holly King, is uncanny. "Santa Claus is Pagan Too" is a great song that explains it in the second verse:
"He's got that Buddha belly and his top's the Holly King,
They dressed him in that British coat, the cap's a Nordic thing!
They took those horns right off his head and stuck them on his deer,
But he still flies high like Jupiter with a belly full of beer! Oh!
Santa Claus is Pagan too, just like all the rest!
And if you are a merry witch he'll bring you all the best!
So get that star up on the roof and make those cookies too!
'Cause Christmastime is really Yule, and Santa's Pagan too!"
Hope that helped you. ^^
2006-12-11 01:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by fiveshiftone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Santa is based off of Odin, who would travel forth on the Winter Solstice and bring presents to His faithful followers.
We can find real happiness by enjoying what we have instead of pining for what we want.
You can make real friends by first loving yourself. If you don't you are just inviting others to walk all over you.
2006-12-11 01:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an interesting story that you ought to read sometime, but Santa won't bring you happiness. You have to find that within yourself and the best place to start is by asking God into your heart and He Will help you find peace. Also, helping others makes me happy. You don't have to do anything big, just little things. One year I made cookies and took them to the ICU waiting room. It was awesome. God bless you and I hope you find peace and contentment.
2006-12-11 01:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real story of st. Nicolas was a Turkish monk who came from a wealthy family and gave money to the poor anonymously.
2006-12-11 00:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ST. Nicholas, a German man in the 300's that travelled and liked giving gifts. The Dutch word for him was Santaclaus and some legends were added over the years like the redsuit, beard, sleigh, etc.
Happiness comes and goes but faith in God is your answer - healing. peace and purpose. We are created for relationship with God.
2006-12-11 00:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
santa claus is a mythical man that is part of a pagan holiday incorperated by cristians in the name of God. you can find happiness in belief in the word of God. your Brothers and sisters in Christ will be your friends.
2006-12-11 00:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by Thumbs down me now 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Santa Clause is SATAN with two letters misplaced.
2006-12-11 00:52:46 · answer #8 · answered by x/x|xM!c#@3Lx|x\x 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
you must be a loner. dont worry you'll be happy when you believe in God's mercy.
2006-12-11 00:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just get a life and never read bible..
2006-12-11 00:54:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋