How did Santa Claus come about?

Answer 1

Saint Nicholas lived from approximately 280 AD to 350 AD. He lived in what is modern day Turkey, and he gave gifts of gold to young unmarried girls who otherwise could not afford a dowry.

The modern interpretation of Santa Clause comes from the Dutch (the pronunciation in Dutch is roughly San Nico Laus - which became Santa Claus).

Although the real St Nick died nearly 1,700 years ago, every year during the holiday season there is still peace and love, and families get together and the children enjoy the joy of the season. And that is the real magic of Santa Claus.

Answer 2

Santa Claus as we know him today is a combination of various legends and traditions. The figure of Santa Claus is inspired by Saint Nicholas, a Christian bishop known for his generosity. Over the years, his story merged with other folklore, such as the Dutch figure Sinterklaas and British Father Christmas. The modern image of Santa Claus, with his red suit and flying reindeer, was popularized by Clement C. Moore's poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and Coca-Cola's advertising in the 1930s.