2006-12-20 08:41:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It's an old pagan mythical figure, that has been incorporated through history in to modern day society
2006-12-20 08:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A man named Nicholas gave gold to poor people so they could pay their taxes. When Nicholas died they considered him a Saint because of all the people he helped over the years. His name was known as Saint Nicholas after that and through the years people began mispronouncing his name until we got what we have today. Santa Clause. Technically there was a Santa Clause. He just died a long time ago.
2006-12-20 09:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by byceroni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa replaced into actual and right that is the position Santa Clause got here from: Santa Claus reportedly began as St. Nicholas, a actual guy born in about 270 ad. St. Nicholas of Myra, referred to now as Turkey, grew to change right into a bishop in his church at the same time as he replaced into truly youthful, in accordance to "The Christmas information." St. Nicholas reportedly spent his entire existence roaming at evening in a hooded cloak, giving money or nutrition to detrimental households in his section. at the same time as St. Nicholas died on Dec. 6, 343 ad, human beings grieved because he had continually been so variety and efficient. I nonetheless trust there are quite some Santas interior the international and that i'm 40 2
2016-12-01 00:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by england 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Santa Claus Americans have was pretty much made up by Coca Cola based on the Dutch Sinter Klass.
2006-12-20 09:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus is a variation of a Dutch folk tale based on the historical figure Saint Nicholas, so it was made originally by the Dutch.
2006-12-20 08:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Stompy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive this was Norse myth.
In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.
The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.
In Germany, people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.
2006-12-20 08:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what byceroni said above. He was in fact a real person, the modern day Santa was based on him.
2006-12-20 12:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dutch
2006-12-20 08:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by Oh Dee! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually he is Saint Nicholas.
How did he went to live near the North Pole and get the job or distributing presents I really don't know.
2006-12-20 08:44:52 · answer #9 · answered by PragmaticAlien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about? Santa is real.
2006-12-20 08:48:41 · answer #10 · answered by J-Far 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋