Answer :

The ancient Father Christmas in England, who was not a gift-giver, is directly related to the present Santa Claus.

Who or what is Santa Claus' paganism?

Odin, a pre-Christian pagan god who visited kids on an eight-footed horse and required them to wear boots full of straw near a fireplace or chimney because it was hungry, was compared to Nicholas.

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure that first appeared in Western Christian culture. It is said that he brings children gifts on Christmas Eve in the late evening and early morning hours, either in the form of toys and candy or coal or nothing at all, depending on their preferences. Since Christmas refers to the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, it is clear that it is not a pagan holiday. When it comes to choosing the day of the celebration, there are some variations of opinion. December 25 marked the winter solstice according to the Roman calendar (December 21 on the modern calendar).

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