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why does santa wear red?
The legend goes that Santa's suit is red 

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Who thought of the idea to give gifts on Christmas

The Three Wise Men gave gifts to Jesus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus

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Which real life person is Santa Claus based on?

Santa Claus is based off of Saint Nicholas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus

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is Santa real?
because my mommy says he is
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/12/19/santa-real-what-do-when-kids-ask-questions-santa-claus/2618370001/

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Why does Santa touch his nose? Because Then he shows his super powers again by, "laying his finger aside of his nose and giving a nod" and rising up the chimney. ... putting his finger aside of his nose." indicates that Santa is doing something special and secretive.

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Why is their reindeer on the end the sleds. Their are reindeer's on the ends of sleds because they are thought to be more powerful than the average horse and can run up to forty miles an hour even with an attached sled. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2016/12/real-reindeer-became-associated-christmas/

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Why is there a christmas eve ANSWER: We celebrate Christmas Eve because Jesus is traditionally thought to have been born at midnight.
Link: https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/12/holiday-eves-why-do-we-celebrate-christmas-eve-and-new-years-eve-but-not-other-eves.html

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How did Frosty the Snowman come to life? A magic hat transforms a snowman into a live being.
Link: https://www.cbr.com/tv-legends-was-frosty-the-snowman-not-a-christmas-story-at-first/

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Where does eggnog come from? It's from Britain. While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval Britain “posset,” a hot, milky, ale-like drink. By the 13th century, monks were known to drink a posset with eggs and figs.

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why does santa wear red?
The legend goes that Santa's suit is red because of a hugely successful advertising campaign for Coca-Cola that featured a big Father Christmas wearing red robes with a white trim, the soft drink's colours. But the red and white actually derive from the colours of Saint Nicholas.

https://www.google.com/search?q=why+does+santa+wear+red&rlz=1C1GCEV_enUS832US832&oq=why+does+santa+we&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l6.2810j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Why does Santa choose reindeers?
They were certainly strong enough to perform the task that Santa had in store for them. They already lived in the Arctic, so they could withstand any freezing temperature they might encounter.
https://www.dothaneagle.com/eufaula_tribune/news/why-santa-claus-chose-reindeer/article_c8832c36-1340-559f-9f29-0070c8157366.html

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why do we put lights on our house during Christmas time?The custom goes back to when Christmas trees were decorated with candles, which symbolized Christ being the light of the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_lights

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Why do we have stockings? We have stockings so that Father Nicholas can fill them with presents if we have been good. It is said that St. Nick filled the stockings of three young girls who were poor with gold coins. THe stockings were accidentally left out to dry when the next mronign they were filled with coins.

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Why is Rudolph's nose red?
Rudolph's nose is red because it is richly supplied with red blood cells which help to protect it from freezing and to regulate brain temperature.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121217190634.htm

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Why do people give presents on Christmas?  People give presents because it is a symbol of the presentation of the gifts by the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_gift

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Why do we decorate our houses with lights? As the lights became affordable to more people in the 1940s and 1950s, people decorated their houses to symbolize the Christmas star that was supposed to have led the Three Wise Men to the manger where Jesus was born on Christmas Day. The outdoor displays have become a symbol of the Christmas season.

http://www.highcountrylights.com/fun-activities/christmas-light-history.html

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Why do we leave cookies and milk for Santa? Leaving cookies and milk for Santa could be linked to Norse mythology. People would leave hay and treats for Odin’s eight legged horse Sleipner in hopes the god would stop by their home during his Yule hunting adventures. This tradition was handed down to Dutch children who would leave treats out for Father Christmas’ horse.

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why do we decorate christmas trees. The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches of it to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come. The Romans used Fir Trees to decorate their temples at the festival of Saturnalia.
https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/trees.shtml

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Sarah Grimaldi: When did the idea of Christmas originate? 

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Sarah Grimaldi: When did the idea of Christmas originate? 

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The idea of Christmas the first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine, he was the first Christian Roman Emperor. But it was not an official Roman state festival at this time.

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Why did reindeer become a big of the christmas tradition?
They became a big part of Christmas beacuse Pagan mythology loves the reindeer and during the Middle Ages (when Pagans converted to Christianity), their ancient customs became a part of Christmas celebrations. The reindeer came to symbolise creativity, resourcefulness and knowledge, whilst also representing safe journeying and endurance through travels

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We decorate Christmas trees because the tree traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches of it to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come.

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Why do we decorate Christmas trees? They decorate with colorful lights because they brighten the tree. Christians use it as a sign of everlasting life with God.

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hy are the colors red and green associated with Christmas?
Green represents the eternal life of Jesus Christ, just as evergreen trees remain green the whole winter long. Likewise, red represents the blood shed by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion

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Why does Santa ride in a sleigh?
It started by the story of The Christmas story.
That was the only way to get around in the snow back then.
Source: https://prezi.com/

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why do we put stockings above the fire place? 

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why do we put stockings above the fire place? 

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According to tradition, the original Saint Nicholas put gold coins in the stockings of three poor sisters. One night, the girls left their stockings drying over the fireplace. Saint Nicholas knew the family was very poor, so he threw three bags of gold coins down the chimney. The money landed in the sisters' stockings.

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Why do we leave milk and cookies for Santa? Leaving cookies and milk for Santa—and perhaps a few carrots for his reindeer—took off as an American holiday tradition in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. In that time of great economic hardship, many parents tried to teach their children that it was important to give to others and to show gratitude for the gifts they were lucky enough to receive on Christmas.

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how does santa fit down the chimney?

Santa Claus has perfected the art of miniaturization or the ability to make himself small. And the milk and cookies that children leave for him help him do just that. Santa adds a special potion to the milk that causes him to shrink in size, so he can go up and down the chimney

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Why do we give presents on Christmas? Christmas Presents. One of the main reasons we have the custom of giving and receiving presents at Christmas, is to remind us of the presents given to Jesus by the Wise Men.

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Why does santa go thru the chimney?
By the 16th century, it was tradition for Dutch children to leave their shoes on the hearth the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas. They would then wake to find the shoes filled with candy and presents, which they believed the saint had lowered down the chimney.
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Why is Santa part of Christmas?
Santa Claus is a legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint. Father Christmas fills the role in many European countries.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Santa-Claus

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Why is it called christmas?
The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus).
stated from www.whychristmas.com

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Why is it called Christmas? The name Christmas comes from the Mass of Christ. https://www.whychristmas.com › customs

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The legend goes that Santa's suit is red because of a hugely successful advertising campaign for Coca-Cola that featured a big Father Christmas wearing red robes with a white trim, the soft drink's colors. But the red and white actually derive from the colors of Saint Nicholas.From Google.

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Why do we hang wreaths around Christmas time?

For many Christians, the wreath represents Jesus's suffering. The wreath represents the thorns worn by Christ on the cross, and the tiny red berries represent Christ's blood. In this case, the evergreen represents eternal life. When Christians hang a wreath on their door or in their window, it's an invitation for Christ to come into their home.
https://www.bustle.com/articles/198377-why-do-we-hang-wreaths-at-christmas-this-holiday-tradition-has-religious-origins

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Why do people have trees for Christmas?

According to Google(https://www.google.com/) trees symbolize everlasting life with God.

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What is Santa's real name?

Santa's real name is Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle.
https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus

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why does santa go thru the chimney?

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why do you put a star on the christmas tree?

The Christmas star symbolizes the star of Bethlehem, which according to the Biblical story, guided the three kings, or wise men, to the baby Jesus. The star is also the heavenly sign of a prophecy fulfilled long ago and the shining hope for humanity.https://www.thespruce.com/legends-explaining-the-christmas-symbols-1254302

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Why is Santa's custom red and white?
The legend goes that Santa's suit is red because of a hugely successful advertising campaign for Coca-Cola that featured a big Father Christmas wearing red robes with a white trim, the soft drink's colours. But the red and white actually derive from the colours of Saint Nicholas.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/12037939/Why-does-Santa-wear-red-and-why-do-we-kiss-under-mistletoe-The-mysteries-of-Christmas-unwrapped.html

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Why are the colors red and green associated with Christmas?
Green represents the eternal life of Jesus Christ, just as evergreen trees remain green the whole winter long. Likewise, red represents the blood shed by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion. https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-are-red-and-green-traditional-christmas-colors

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do male or female reindeer pull Santa's  sleigh?
According to experts, Reynolds' tweet is likely accurate - because male reindeer shed their antlers at the end of the mating season in early December, while females sport their thinner antlers throughout the winter.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/santa-claus-reindeers-female-prancer-dasher-dancer-prancer-vixen-comet-cupid-donner-blitzen-a8110661.html

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Why do we have lights on Christmas Trees? L ights often used for decoration in celebration of Christmas, often on display throughout the Christmas season including advent and Christmastide. The custom goes back to when Christmas trees were decorated with candles, which symbolized Christ being the light of the world.
Source-https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Christmas_lights

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Why are christmas colors red and green?
Green represents the eternal life of Jesus Christ and red represents the blood shed by Jesus Christ.

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What real life person is santa cluas based on?
Santa Cluas is based off of Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is called the father of Christmas and the wonderworker. This makes sense since Santa delievers presents to all the good boys and girls.

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Why does the myth santa say he lives at the north pole?

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Why does the myth santa say he lives at the north pole?

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Why are there flying reindeer? Santa Claus and the elves discovered a special formula of Magical Reindeer Food which makes reindeer fly.

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Bobby Davis| Why do we put stars or angels on the top of Christmas trees.

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Bobby Davis| Why do we put stars or angels on the top of Christmas trees.

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The story from the Christian faith is that baby Jesus was guided by three kings by the star of Bethlehem. The angel is supposed to represent an angel named, Nazareth, who was there to tell Mary about Jesus when he was being born.

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Peyton McCuen          Why are candy canes significant to Christmas 

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Peyton McCuen          Why are candy canes significant to Christmas 

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As he wanted to remind them of Christmas, he made them into a 'J' shape like a shepherds crook, to remind them of the shepherds that visited the baby Jesus at the first Christmas.

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Why do we decorate houses with Christmas lights?  People decorated their houses to symbolize the Christmas star that was supposed to have led the Three Wise Men to the manger where Jesus was born on Christmas Day.

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Why do we decorate houses with Christmas lights?  People decorated their houses to symbolize the Christmas star that was supposed to have led the Three Wise Men to the manger where Jesus was born on Christmas Day.

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Why does Santa drink milk and eat cookies.

Leaving cookies and milk for Santa could be linked to the Great Depression. During this time, it is believed that parents wanted to inspire their children to share with others. To help them do this, they would leave snacks out for Santa Claus and his reindeer

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Kamyle Walker: Why does "Santa" come through the chimney?

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Kamyle Walker: Why does "Santa" come through the chimney?

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"By the 16th century, it was tradition for Dutch children to leave their shoes on the hearth the night before the Feast of St. Nicholas. They would then wake to find the shoes filled with candy and presents, which they believed the saint had lowered down the chimney."

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Why does Santa eat cookies and drink milk on Christmas day? 

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Why does Santa eat cookies and drink milk on Christmas day? 

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The tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa originates from the Great Depression where parents wanted their kids to be inspired and help others and they did so by leaving the cookies and milk.

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Why do we leave cookies for Santa Claus.

1. leaving cookies and milk for Santa could be linked to Saint Nicholas. During the tradition feast of jolly old St. Nick, December 6th, children would leave food and drink for the saint and his attendants. These offerings would be exchanged for gifts overnight.Leaving cookies and milk for Santa could be linked to mythology.Leaving cookies and milk for Santa could be linked to the Great Depression. During this time, it is believed that parents wanted to inspire their children to share with others. To help them do this, they would leave snacks out for Santa Claus and his reindeer.https://www.wockenfusscandies.com/blog/why-do-we-leave-cookies-and-milk-for-santa-on-christmas-eve/

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Marisa Velazquez: why are red and green associated with christmas?

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Marisa Velazquez: why are red and green associated with christmas?

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Green represents the eternal life of Jesus like how evergreen trees remain green the whole winter long. Red represents the blood shed by Jesus during his crucifixion.

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why do we buy Christmas trees and decorate them for Christmas?

Traditionally the trees are used to celebrate winter festivals. Pagans used branches of it to decorate their homes during the winter solstice, as it made them think of the spring to come. Christians use it as a sign of everlasting life with God.

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How did elves become famous and involved with Christmas?

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How did elves become famous and involved with Christmas?

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Elves became involved with Santa and Christmas around 1823 when a poem was released known as "The NIght Before Christmas". The source states,"Elves became linked with Santa Claus in the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," better known today as "The Night Before Christmas." That poem refers to Santa Claus as a "jolly old elf."

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Where did eggnog originate from?
While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval Britain “posset,” a hot, milky, ale-like drink.
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https://time.com › history-of-eggnog

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Who came up with the idea of putting a star on the top of Christmas trees?

The first person to bring a Christmas tree into their house came up with it. A story is told that says he was walking through the forest and looked up to see stars shining through the tree branches.

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Why do we hang stockings above the fire place?

The old tale stated that Saint Nicholas placed gold coins in the stockings of three poor children. It says that a little girl left her stocking to dry on the fire place and Saint Nick placed bags of gold coins down the chimney. Then they landed in the stocking

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Where did "Santa" orginate from.

Santa orginated from turkey. He orginated as a monk, who went by the name St. Nick.

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Krampus is a half-goat half-human demon from european folklore that goes with saint nikolas and beats/abducts the children who have been bad.

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Who made the idea that a big old man with white hair comes down a chimney to give us presents.

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Bryn Bautista: Where did the idea of "Santa" originate from?

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Bryn Bautista: Where did the idea of "Santa" originate from?

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It is dated back that a monk named Saint Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D in modern-day Turkey. It is noted that all the way back in the 3rd century, Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children.

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Why do we hang stockings upon the fireplace?
According to the tradition, one night, three girls left their wet stockings to dry over the fireplace. The original Saint Nicholas knew the family was poor, therefore he threw three bags of gold coins downt he chimney and they landed in the girls stockings. Ever since, children have hung up Christmas stocking to see if they will wake up to find them filled with gifts on Christmas morning.

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Why do we hang ornaments on the Christmas tree?

The tradition of hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree began hundreds to even thousands of years ago when Pagans used branches to decorate their trees. They did this because it reminded them of the spring that was soon to come. For Christians, it represented the everlasting life with God.

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Who came up with the idea of Christmas trees?

Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce