12-08-2004, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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Found this today and thought it was interesting, if brief. [img]smile.gif[/img]
The Many Faces of Santa
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12-08-2004, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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As far as i know, Sinterklaas has nothing to do with santa, at least not here in the Netherlands. They are both different individuals. Our children believe Sinterklaas comes from Spain and arrives on a steamboat, and santa is from the North Pole, and arrives on a sleigh through the air.
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12-08-2004, 12:42 PM | #3 |
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We have St. Nicholas (in bishop's hat and robes) on the 6thof December, who hands out coins (usually chocolate!) and oranges, besides Santa Claus.
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Spoiled little rats.
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Ladle Licker....LOL!
Yikes, Iceland has scary traditions..their cat used to people who didn't get new clothes? WHOA! LOL! *hides under the table and tries to remember if she's got any new items of clothing handy* [ 12-08-2004, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]
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12-10-2004, 08:46 AM | #9 |
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wow, never heard of teh st nicholas thing. i grew up catholic, what church do you attend?
i really like our church (LDS) apparently at preisthood meeting they discussed not overcommercializing christmas and stuff. basically makes a little glad we don't have much $$$ to spend on presents.
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