2006-12-22 10:34:35 · 12 answers · asked by screaming frenzy 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Santa was red, before red was cool. Don't let 'em tell you that Santa is Political, or a Commie, or even a Capitalist Coca-Cola Propaganda Boy. He wears red because he is the spiritual river of blood, and the fire-light of goodness, that runs through the hearts of the (as yet) innocents among us. He is one of the last enduring and magical icons of human hope, happiness, and transcendence. ... AND THAT'S PRECISELY WHY HE EXISTS.
2006-12-22 14:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
without reference material - but something you could research - perhaps on the net - I did hear, whilst at Uni, that the colours of Santa came into vogue along with Coca Cola. Also, that the celebrations of Christmas were moved from May to December to eclipse pagan celebrations and thereby overshadow them - a Christian (don't know which sect) Church initiative at that time.
So possibly the colours are more "economically" than politically motivated.
2006-12-22 18:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ha. Ha. Santa is wearing red because red and white are the colors of the Coke company. He used to wear furs and green more then white, but he became one of the symbols for Coke and therefore wears their colors. It has nothing to do with politics.
2006-12-22 20:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Pip 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh, please don't 'politicise' this colour of at least Santa... it is just that Red gets easily noticed from a distance than all other colours, and so chosen. Those days, distances have to be travelled by foot, and people getting ready to receive, in groups, having noticed from a distance, helps.
2006-12-22 20:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He got those colors from a Coca Cola advertising campaign in the early 20th century. Pure capitalism.
2006-12-22 18:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, let's see: he's morbidly obese, seems to spend an inordinate amount of time with child sized beings of the same gender, hunts clipped winged quail in the off season (only a rumor at this point) his sack has no nuts in it, only "other presents", he smiles at the chemtrails as he flies among them on his appointed rounds. hmmm! yes, i agree, he's definitely a republican ;-) happy solstice!
2006-12-22 19:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa is a Republican. People always think he's going to show up but we end up spending our own money instead every year.
2006-12-22 18:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Love to Love 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
And does the white trim mean he'a a racist, too? does he wear black boots because of his storm trooper days or to balance out the white trim?
2006-12-22 18:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by PanamaJack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's a red commie!! santa wants to give everyone the same amount of toys
2006-12-22 18:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no.
Santa is not politically inclined! He doesn’t want to walk around naked!
The color of his dress is immaterial!!!
2006-12-22 18:40:21 · answer #10 · answered by saehli 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋