” appears to have been introduced into Europe by returning Crusader knights during the 12th century. It became popular there because of veneration for a 4th century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor named St. Nicholas – the precursor of today’s Santa Claus....
The corporation insisted that Santa’s fur-trimmed suit be bright, Coca Cola red. And Santa was born – a blend of Christian crusader, pagan god, and commercial idol.IV. The Christmas Challenge· Christmas has always been a holiday celebrated carelessly. For millennia, pagans, Christians, and...