if he's not real I want the whole story about who came up with the idea of Santa and why .... and if he is, I want prove.... I don't mean people dressed up in Santa....
2006-12-16 20:23:39 · 9 answers · asked by jose g 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Santa did i ask him myself
2006-12-16 20:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by Stan the man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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, enabling them to retain their virginal virtues and marry.
This 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). Whilst in those countries Saint Nicholas is celebrated as a distinct character with a religious touch separate from Christmas, Santa Claus is also making inroads as a symbol during the Christmas season.[citation needed]Santa Claus is an example of folklore mythology which adults know is fiction, but which is sometimes presented to children as fact. Other prominent examples are the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. He now forms an important part of the Christmas tradition throughout the Western world and Japan and other parts of East Asia.
That's it in a nutshell.
2006-12-16 20:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by Keyring 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The character of Santa Claus is based on a real life person that lived many many many years ago. However, the stuff about the north pole, and the flying sleigh, is all a story for making kids happy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa#Historical_origins
2006-12-16 20:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by RED MIST! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different countries have different takes on ol' Saint Nick.
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Traditional churches celebrate St Nicholas. There are two that I know of. One was from Italy in the 1200's.. Another was from Asia Minor(Lycia) around the 300's
2006-12-16 20:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 02:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa use to be real.... he was a guy who lived in Turkey across seas and he basically spread joy to the children over there..... over many many MANY years the story has grown to what it is now but is (or was) simply a nice guy who gave little ones presents..... DERR!!!!!!!!!! De-Ti-De
2006-12-16 20:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by hearts_united_casey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well,what if santa dies?Who will give us presents?Hi I am Gina.I am 8.
2006-12-20 03:22:27 · answer #7 · answered by gina s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the google or yahoo search bar type Origin of Christmas,
2006-12-16 20:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by grem 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
St Nicolas who'd give gifts to people.
2006-12-16 20:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by stuie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋