Where does the concept of Santa Clause come from?

Answer 1

True Meaning of Christmas




Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. This is how it happened. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out next to the fireplace.




"What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement . . .


"TEACH THE CHILDREN!" I was puzzled. What did he mean? He anticipated my question and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children!


Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten. "Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. "Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven."



He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise."



He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."



Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. "Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection."




He then pulled from his bag an ORNAMENT of himself. "Teach the children that I, Santa Claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December."



He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him.



Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that he gave his begotten son." Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.



Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper."



He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men."



Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL,. "Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.




Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship him, our LORD, our GOD."

Answer 2

Santa "Clause" was an educational joke made by an average Joe. showing that doing charity work (Santa) is a serious responsibility that shouldn't be overlooked (Clause)

Santa Claus on the other hand is like a guardian angel who watches over you and rewards you for doing good deeds, or punishes you for doing bad deeds.


An example of a "Santa Claus" is your parents. if you do all of your chores your parents reward you by giving you an allowance.

(that is how "Santa" visits every house in one night, he never leaves your house.)
If you get in trouble with your parents you will be grounded for a period of time.

Another example of a "Santa Clause" are your parents because they take the responsibility of making you happy and protected.



So please do you parents a favor and help them out.
That is why the holidays: mother's day and Father's Day are on the calender. that will give you serious brownie points on the "Nice" list. if you completely ignore those holidays you will end up on the "Naughty" list.

So if some kid every walks up to you and says "There's no such thing as Santa" just chuckle and say "every family has a Santa, he is your caretaker."

Answer 3

I forget some of the specifics, but..the story goes..there was a very poor family living in a village. Not much money, not much food. One night they go to sleep. unknowing to them a man, St. Nicolas left a pouch of gold in their possession that night. The family woke up, and there was gold. The next two nights this happened. The family had no idea who it was that gave them the gold. hence the wrapping of presents, hence the tree pouches as a symbol of a pawn shop. and hence the St. Nic theme. I don't know about how santa claus got the name though..I'm sorry

Answer 4

Santa Clause was a Tim Allen movie.

if that doesn't answer your question, maybe it's time to learn to spell.

Answer 5

St Nick died....this ones a fake

Answer 6

prics who thought of a way to play on peoples money!!

Answer 7

whith coming pol nord