Santa Claus is a bit unfamiliar to me, but there were some similar figures in the history of my world. Noble men, saints, real or not, who would bring gifts to the good children and punish the wicked. I'm afraid it's not something I looked into that much.
But a good many cultures in my world celebrated the winter solstice. It's the middle of the winter and the longest night of the year. But after that it's a slow climb back to the spring. As I know it, pine trees are often decorated for this, likely because of the fact that they remain green even in the winter. I'm afraid in my time in the warmer climes of the Caribbean I saw far more palm trees.
A good many people in my world also celebrate it as the birth of Jesus Christ, an important religious figure. The son of our God.
When it comes down to it, it is a celebration of those around you who you call friends and family. Gifts are meant to be given and received as a show of those bonds.
If you have any other questions I will try to answer them.
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Santa Claus is a bit unfamiliar to me, but there were some similar figures in the history of my world. Noble men, saints, real or not, who would bring gifts to the good children and punish the wicked. I'm afraid it's not something I looked into that much.
But a good many cultures in my world celebrated the winter solstice. It's the middle of the winter and the longest night of the year. But after that it's a slow climb back to the spring. As I know it, pine trees are often decorated for this, likely because of the fact that they remain green even in the winter. I'm afraid in my time in the warmer climes of the Caribbean I saw far more palm trees.
A good many people in my world also celebrate it as the birth of Jesus Christ, an important religious figure. The son of our God.
When it comes down to it, it is a celebration of those around you who you call friends and family. Gifts are meant to be given and received as a show of those bonds.
If you have any other questions I will try to answer them.
Yours,
James Kidd