Santa Claus

Question 1.Why does Santa wear red clothes? 2.Why does Santa live near North pole?

The origin of Santa When? Who? To whom? Where? What? How? About 3 century A.DIn Asia minor Present Give To children St. Nicholas

After that Some European gave present to children at 5 th Dec. in praise of his goodwill. It’s different from today’s image of Santa

In America Immigrants from Holland introduced the story of St. Nicholas The Dutches Immigrants from Holland American 산 니콜라우스산테 클라스 산타 클로스

In 19 century In 1822, a dentist wrote a poem “A visit from Saint Nicholas” –Santa Claus was a small person like fairy. –He rid a sled and gave present to children

In 19 century But a cartoonist, Thomas Nast –described Santa Claus as an overweight person who lives near north pole.

In 1920s Coke wanted to rise a sale of Coca Cola. They decided to reveal Santa Claus in their advertisement. They described Santa Claus as more familiar than before. Santa became a grandfather who looks warm - hearted. So Coke made Santa wear red clothes which is associated with Coca Cola.

Santa Claus in Ad.

Coca Cola = Santa Claus