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Santa Claus: the man behind the myth

By T.K. Randall
December 25, 2009 · Comment icon 3 comments

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The Santa Claus we know and love has been a staple of the Christmas festivities for generations but who was the real man behind Father Christmas and when did he start wearing a big red coat and delivering presents ?
Like America itself, the jolly figure we call Santa Claus is a melting pot of cultures, blending elements of folklore with the fantastical. Santa Claus the man is actually loosely rooted in fact, though he hasn't always looked the way he does today, having evolved from a gift-giving Catholic saint who lived during the third century.


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Comment icon #1 Posted by Karlis 15 years ago
http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/images/newsitems/santa.jpg The Santa Claus we know and love has been a staple of the Christmas festivities for generations but who was the real man behind Father Christmas and when did he start wearing a big red coat and delivering presents ?"Like America itself, the jolly figure we call Santa Claus is a melting pot of cultures, blending elements of folklore with the fantastical. Santa Claus the man is actually loosely rooted in fact, though he hasn't always looked the way he does today, having evolved from a gift-giving Catholic saint who lived during the ... [More]
Comment icon #2 Posted by Brakzar_Break 15 years ago
So "Santa Claus" never existed... I knew it!
Comment icon #3 Posted by Wickian 15 years ago
Click here for the truth.


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