Is Santa real?

Answer 1

Santa Claus was not always a jolly old fellow. He did not always have long white whiskers and he did not always wear a big red suit.

Long before he lived in the North Pole, and long before his yearly Christmas visits brought joy to all the children of the world, Santa Claus was a child himself. He was once just an ordinary baby boy named Nicolas.

The baby boy was just like any other, but his parents hoped for great things from their only son. They named him Nicholas, which means "hero o f the people"

Even at a young age, Nicholas was a kind and generous boy. He often helped the people in his village. He shared his meals with those who had nothing to eat, he was always the first to lend a helping hand, and he brought joy to young and old alike. The was no better friend to have than young Nicholas.

At a very young age Nicholas joined the church. It was his duty to help people. Nicholas gave special attention to the children of his village, and they were very found of Nicholas for his playful and joyful manner.

Nicolas became well-known throughout the land as a kind and wise young man. He was soon named a bishop of the church. Because Nicholas was still so young people called him the "Boy Bishop".

Nicholas wore a long red robe with a red hat, and traveled on horseback. At every village, happy children would spot his bright robe from a distance and gather in the road to greet him.

In one village, Bishop Nicholas heard the sorrowful tale of a poor old man and his three young daughters. It seemed the man could no longer feed his daughters, and he feared he would have to send them away from him. Nicholas knew he could help this family.

That night, while the whole village slept, Nicholas crept up to the hut where they three sisters lived He climbed up to the rooftop to find the chimney. There Nicholas dropped three bags of gold, one by one, down the chimney stack.

Earlier that day, the three sisters had hung their newly washed stockings by the fireplace to dry. Each small bag of gold that Nicholas dropped fell into one of the stockings below.

The next morning, the girls were overjoyed to find gold coins in their stockings. "Father", they called, running to wake him. "We have received a magical gift!"

As the story of these three sisters spread from village to village, other people began hanging their stockings by the fire, hoping to find a secret gift when they awoke the next morning.

Though this was Bishop Nicholas' most famous gift, it was not his first good deed. And it would certainly not be his last.

Bishop Nicholas enjoyed surprising people. He began to deliver his secret gifts of hope and joy only at night, while his friends were asleep.

For all of his good deeds, Bishop Nicholas was named a Saint. He is honored as the saint who looks after all children.

Like other saints, Saint Nicholas was given a name day. One day each year everyone celebrates the saint's good deeds. Saint Nicholas' name day is December 6.

People all over the world began to celebrate Saint Nicholas Day. They hung their stockings by the fire the night before and awoke the next morning to find them filled with candy, fruit, nuts or toys. Saint Nicholas had left a magical gift at each home!

Many years ago, people began to celebrate Saint Nicholas' good deeds on Christmas Day, another holiday in December.

Saint Nicholas has many names around the world. In some places he is called "Sint Nikolass" or "Sinterklass". Many people know him today as Santa Claus.

A true hero of the people, Saint Nicholas still delivers his magical gifts each year at Christmastime. The gifts Santa Claus delivers, gifts of hope and joy, bring the joy of giving to all the children of the world.

Answer 2

Santa is real as you would like him to be. The image of a fat old man in a red suit has only been around for about 100 years, but the myth of Santa, or someone similar, has been around for centuries.

Asking is Santa real could be compared to asking if God is real. There is no imperical evidence of God's existance but many people believe he/she/it exists.

Think of it this way:
If you believe in Santa and he exists, you get presents.
If you don't believe in Santa and he exists, you get nothing.

If you believe in Santa and he doesn't exist, you get nothing.
If you don't believe in Santa and he doesn't exist, you get nothing.

Therefore, the best result would be to believe because you at least have a 50/50 chance of getting presents than if you didn't believe.

Answer 3

well Santa Claus came from a reel person a saint from Turkey that would always give presents to kids on Christmas in the late 1800s. His name was "Saint Nickolas" and the Germans said it something like Santa Claus and that is how we Americans got it. Its all good except if it takes away from the true meaning of Christmas, that is Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas!

Answer 4

Yes, Santa is real.

Answer 5

I truly believe in the spirit of Santa. For me his spirit lives.

Answer 6

no santa is not real!! it is a made up character. thanks to the pagans.
parents dont realise the fact that they do lie to their kids!!
and it is no wonder why kids grow up to hate their parents!!
when they are young they are told that there is a tooth fairy and a santa claus. when in reality there is no such thing as either one of those!! cause nobody likes to be lied to!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Yes, Santa is more real then anything in this world. He lives in all of us, He is Hope, Faith, and love all mixed in one!!

Answer 8

Of course. That is what makes the Christmas season so much fun. "The anticipation of what Santa is going to bring you".

Answer 9

yes, there was a santa a long, long, long time ago he was born in turkey in the 4th century. he is known as the patron saint of children. he was a christian bishop who became widely known for his love of children and for his generosity.

Answer 10

Yes of course he's real. It depends on your views because not everyone celebrates Christmas. If you celebrate Christmas then you can count on him paying you a visit!