WTF is up with Santa Claus?

Question

I came from a poor country about 4 years ago before i moved to Canada. That was like the first time i heard about Santa Claus. How come he is white and not dark skin like me? someone please explain this

Answer 1

i guess because in your part of the world Christianity didn't come or it hadn't inspired anyone...

A TRADITION OF BENEVOLENCE

In a well known story illustrating St, Nicholas' benevolence, we find two of the basic principles of the holiday spirit - giving to others and helping the less fortunate - as well as the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace.

According to this legend, there were three Italian maidens whose families had fallen on hard times. Because their father could not afford the dowries necessary for them to marry, he was considering selling one of his daughters into slavery to get dowries for the other two. When the good saint heard of the family's plight, he went to their home late one night and anonymously tossed three bags of gold down the chimney. Miraculously, a bag fell into each of the sisters stockings, were hanging by the fire to dry. His kindhearted gift made it possible for all three sisters to marry.

A variation of this story is that as each girl was ready to wed, St. Nicholas came in the middle of the night when no one could see him and tossed a bag of gold through an open window into her stocking. The idea of gifts being delivered through an open window may have begun as a way to explain how Santa enters homes that have no chimney.

Answer 2

Santa Claus character is based on St. Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships. His feast is actually on December 6th. The way we know St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) today was the product of a commercial produced by the Coca Cola Bottling Company.

Answer 3

The story of Santa started with a rich young man who inherited great wealth when his parents died. Following Jesus instructions in the Gospel he sold all he had and gave to the needy.
There are plenty of stories but most of them involve him leaving gifts in secret in the stockings of children.
Check out this site
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=38

Answer 4

The tales of St. Nicolas originated in Europe. In the black communities of the US, most of the Santas are black. It doesn't matter, It is just the idea of giving something to make someone happy.

Answer 5

Because He does not exist!!! It's funny how some Christians celebrate this Holiday thats based on a lie...and then they themselves can lie to their children and tell them Santa Claus exists....but they completely follow Christ... right?

Answer 6

I have seen all skin colors of santa

Answer 7

He is white because he lives at the North Pole, and therefore is not exposed to very much sunlight.

Answer 8

Well... um... hate to break the news but Santa Claus is dead.

Answer 9

He's imaginary - he can be any skin color you want him to be, though he was invented by white people to help sell stuff in December.

Answer 10

He comes from a tradition from northern Europe. That's why.