Everybody was told by their parents at a certain age that Santa wasn't real, and so I know and many others know that he is not. But what and who even started the Santa rumor then? Was there ever a Santa, and then perhaps he died and no one else took over? I know that no man could go around the world like that so obviously, the parents do indeed help. But, I know one day one person wasn't like on Jesus's birthday, I will deliver gifts to everyone! Where did and how did this idea originate? Thanks!
2006-12-19 13:04:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Santa was St. Nicholas who was born during the third century in the village of Patara on the southern coast of Turkey. He was raised in a wealthy family, but he decided to follow Jesus, selling all that he had and giving money to the poor, sick, and suffering. He was made Bishop of Myra while he was still a young man and became known for his generosity and special love for children.
One story tells of a poor man with 3 daughters who could not afford a dowry so that they could get married. Without a dowry they wouldn't get married and sold into slavery. On 3 different occasions, a bag of gold appeared in their home providing the dowry they needed. The bags were tossed through a window and landed in stockings or shoes left before the fire to dry. This led to the custom of children hanging stockings awaiting gifts from Saint Nicholas. Another story says that on the eve of Christmas St. Nicholas would put baskets on each side of a donkey and deliver gifts to poor kids in the village. His feast day is December 6.May his story inspire others to give to the poor by having a toy drive...Merry Christmas...
2006-12-19 13:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by mysticmoonprincess01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our American Santa Claus was not invented by the Coke Company. He was created by the man who wrote 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. This one poem dramatically shaped the way that we looked at Christmas - the reindeer, the Santa Clause myth (there was St. Nicholas and other such myths in other countries, but this poem shaped our view of Santa.) It changed the conception of Christmas as a primarily religious holiday to a secular holiday - you notice that Jesus does not appear in the poem! It was originally thought to be written by Clement Clarke Moore, but is now thought to be the work of Major Henry Lewiston Jr.
2006-12-20 12:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by jane7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus is a mispronunciation if Sinterklaas, which is old Ducth slang for St. Nicholas - and St. Nicholas was very real.
2006-12-19 21:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by cdavidbutler2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa is named after Saint Nicholas. He was a historical figure. You could check the web or library
2006-12-19 21:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The person known as "St. Nicholas" was born somewhere between 270 and 280 AD, in Patara, Lycia in Asia Minor. Born of a wealthy family, Nicholas did his best to help others whenever he could.
2006-12-19 21:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by coolcatjazzman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think Santa originated from St. Nicholas. I thought originally there was a guy and he was Turkish.
2006-12-19 21:06:44 · answer #6 · answered by anastasiagirl7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
o.k here is the deal on "santa clause". he was made up by the coca cola company in 1936. this was just a way to get money but instead they started a tradition.
2006-12-20 00:21:33 · answer #7 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa was a real man. He gave money to the poor and sick on Christmas a really long time ago. :)
2006-12-19 21:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The red & white suit comes from a Coca-cola Advertisement, however the actual story may come from any number of different sources.
Check wiki for more info
2006-12-19 21:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Santa is as real as Harry Potter. How real do you want to get. Santa probably has a profound influence on our lives and that makes him real. He's real in our hearts and minds and he controls the behavior of many people who are concerned that he checks that list twice and comes around once a year.
Yeah, he's real.
2006-12-19 21:07:25 · answer #10 · answered by valcus43 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋