2007-05-29 10:57:23 · 17 answers · asked by Trey W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Santa Claus is commonly associated with St. Nicholas of Myra, in Lycia, in Asia Minor (now Turkey), a fourth century bishop in the Catholic Church.
This would make Santa Turkish.
The most famous association is Clement Moore's poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' more commonly known as 'Twas the Night before Christmas!'
St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children.
One of the most famous stories associated with him is of a poor man in his church who had three daughters but no money for dowries. When the one was ready to marry, St. Nicholas put enough of his own money for her dowry in a sack and, in the middle of the night, tossed it into the home of the man. Then, as each of the other daughters came of age, he did it again.
Today, in some cultures, on December 6th, St. Nicholas leaves a bag of goodies on the doorstep; usually nuts & candies!
With love in Christ.
2007-05-31 16:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I think that has alot to do with personal taste. I mean, of course a predominatelyBlack community would want a Black Santa. And maybe an Asian family would want a Asian Santa. I don't think Santa should only be one race. And I really don't understand where this "traditional" thing is coming from and why it only involve a white Santa...whatever main point I don't think it really matters. Should be whatever is the preference
2016-04-01 03:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strangely enuff,
He's green, looks an awfal lot like Benjamin franklin, and can be found lining the pockets of retailers across the U.S. around Jesus's birthday:)
2007-05-29 12:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by nimisisprime 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really shouldn't matter..he's whatever you want him to be. Same way with God, Jesus, etc. I'd actually say they don't have a set color and just differ from person to person; all depends on how you want to see them.
2007-05-29 11:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by YanksFan223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHO CARES! It doesnt matter, Santa is Santa!!
2007-05-29 11:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say white but if your black then hes black, i think hes anything you want him to be because santa wants all kids to be happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-29 11:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by courtduck62 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
white that's why he is called old saint nick
2007-05-29 11:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by kitty654 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hes pink
2007-05-29 14:23:53 · answer #8 · answered by a Rose with no other name. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter? We all love him regardless.
2007-05-29 11:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by megan v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why does it matter kid hes whatever color you want him although he did orginate from europe
2007-05-29 11:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by NONAME 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋