Where does Santa come from?

Santa is the " main character " at Christmas, with red suit, white border, white beard and two long mustaches, witty face .

Christmas old man, Santa old man are other names of Santa Claus. This is a long-standing image in many cultures, especially in Western countries. Legend has it that Santa Claus lives in the Arctic with dwarves, spending most of his time preparing gifts and toys for children.

He received many letters from children around the world at Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he began his journey with a carriage pulled by eight reindeer to bring gifts and toys to the children.

Have you ever wondered why the reindeer nose is red? Researchers in Norway and the Netherlands research and find answers. The reindeer nose is red because there are lots of blood vessels, which help protect the nose from freezing and regulate the temperature of the brain. So that reindeer can pull carts for Santa to deliver Christmas gifts to good children around the world.

In addition, reindeer also has mucous glands scattered in the nose, helping to maintain an optimal nasal environment in changing weather conditions and extreme temperatures. These mucous glands also help transport liquids and act as a barrier.

Santa's " Concept " has now spread around the world. Children always believe in the story of Santa taking the chimney chimney into every family, putting candies in socks that hang near the bed or fireplace. So parents often buy gifts to put on socks to the fireplace, when children wake up to rejoice with the gift Santa gives. This custom encourages children to do good, obedient, studious to be given gifts by Santa.

Meanwhile, there is much information that this character is real; and the image of Santa on Christmas is the embodiment of Saint Nicolas, a true character, who lived in the 4th century, known as " Santa Claus ".

Saint Nicolas is the only son of a wealthy noble family in Northern Europe, who has been so kind and moral since childhood, decided to become a monk, but his family was lonely, he had to stay home to support his parents old.

Nicolas is widely known for loving the poor and spending his whole life serving God , often helping many poor families in need or illness around the region.

After his parents died, Nicolas entered the seminary, and was ordained a priest. Property left by parents, Father Nicolas used to help poor families, sick, in need. He also paid special attention to poor children. Especially on Christmas, December each year, Nicolas has a habit of bringing gifts of cakes, toys, hand-distributing to poor children around the region, also to remind people that Christmas season has come. From there, people call Saint Nicolas " Christmas old man ".

Two red and white colors in clothes attached to Santa Claus are said to be the colors of the episcopal uniform .

Even if the name and myths about Santa changed, the red and white on his outfit remained the same. Only, over time, the uniform and the bishop's hat were replaced by warm fur clothes.

Finland is Santa's hometown.

Finland is said to be Santa's hometown, is a country famous for winter travel and snow, and specialties such as salmon and reindeer meat. Santa is also a cultural tourism symbol of Finland. It is thought that he lived in Lapland, Northern Finland.

Rovanimei , the capital of Lapland region is considered the "countryside" of Santa Claus. The village is located near the Arctic belt where he lived and worked all year round. The village has many attractions such as Santa's office, the dwarf's dwelling, Santa Claus post office, Christmas bakery . All activities in the village are very lively and welcome hundreds of thousands of guests. Travel to visit every Christmas.

It is not yet possible to confirm whether Santa is real or not but there are certainly many who want to be like him. One of them is a man nearly half a century transformed into Santa Claus. Ron Horniblew, 77, who has transformed into Santa Claus and brought joy to the children of the Lotus region during the 48 Christmas seasons.

Mr. Ron put on Santa's red suit for the first time in 1964. When his son Graham was very much looking forward to receiving gifts from Santa himself. Later, Ron's friends also wanted their children to be as happy as Graham so he officially started his career from there.

During his 48 years as Santa Claus, Ron went to the house to give gifts to thousands of children, bringing joy to the orphaned children in Bahams and attending many competitions among Santa Clauses in Sweden. , Denmark, Norway.

In 2004, he became the most perfect Santa Claus in the world when he won a competition between red-dressed men bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve.