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Santa Claus and sleigh stick figure

Santa Claus and sleigh sticks are the origins of Santa Claus.

Santa Claus originated from Christian saints in Europe. He owns nine reindeer with different names, and the biggest worry is that there are fewer and fewer houses with chimneys to climb. Usually parents will explain to their children that the gifts they received at Christmas were from Santa Claus. Santa Claus originated from Saint Nicholas, and its concept is that a mysterious figure brings gifts to children. Nicholas was a charity-loving bishop who lived in Asia Minor in the 4th century. The Dutch will imitate him in giving gifts on Saint Nicholas' Day (65438+February 6th).

Every Christmas, Santa Claus rides a reindeer, and the holy boy comes to the world with a Christmas tree. With the change of the world, writers and artists began to describe Santa Claus as a familiar image today, dressed in red and with a white beard. At the same time, different countries and cultures have different interpretations of Santa Claus. In many countries, on Christmas Eve, children will prepare empty containers so that Santa can put some small gifts, such as toys, candy or fruit. In America, children hang Christmas stockings on the fireplace on Christmas Eve, because Santa Claus said he would come down from the chimney and put presents in Christmas Eve socks. They will put some gingerbread on the table near the fireplace. It is said that Santa Claus will eat these cookies when he brings gifts. In other countries, children leave their empty shoes outdoors so that Santa can give presents on Christmas Eve (or on the eve of Saint Nicholas's Day on February 5, 65438). In Germany, it is said that he dressed up as a holy boy and put nuts and apples in children's shoes. He travels around in a two-wheeled carriage, observing people's behavior, especially children. If he behaves well, he will get many prizes, such as apples, nuts and sugar. Bad boys get whipped. Parents had a brainwave and used this legend to encourage their children to obey.

In France, the image similar to Santa Claus is Father Noel, who is almost the same as Santa Claus. His red and white clothes inspired Coca-Cola Company to draw the main image of Santa Claus spread all over the world in the1930s. In some cultures, Santa Claus is accompanied by Knut ruprecht or a guy named Zwarte Piet. In some versions, there is Santa Claus, and the gnomes in the toy workshop make holiday gifts. Sometimes Santa Claus and Santa Claus are husband and wife. During Christmas, children can ask Santa Claus for presents in many supermarkets in North America and Britain.

Christmas has greatly surpassed the New Year and become a national holiday. Santa Claus has become the most popular symbol and tradition of Christmas. The image of a happy old elf driving a reindeer and pulling a sleigh full of toys and gifts to give gifts to every child from house to house has been deeply left in people's memory. Every year near Christmas, children (who believe in Santa Claus) always write letters to Santa Claus, such as telling them what Christmas presents they want to receive. In some countries, in order to avoid disappointing them, some people will reply to these letters specially.

The description of Santa Claus in the Arctic subtly reflects people's impression of industry. At the beginning of the 20th century, some images of Santa Claus showed him making toys with his hands, just like a craftsman in a small workshop. Later, the impression became that there were many elves making toys under Santa Claus, but the toys were handmade by various elves in the traditional way. By the end of the twentieth century, the western public had fully accepted the reality of large-scale machine production. Modern people's description of Santa's residence reflects this: people humorously say that his residence is a highly mechanized production facility, equipped with the most advanced manufacturing technology, managed by elf and manager Santa Claus. There are many TV commercials that turn this scene into a company comedy, depicting the elf as a disgruntled employee, joking and playing tricks on the boss.

Santa Claus can be regarded as a classic image known all over the world. His charming appearance and positive and optimistic attitude always bring happiness and surprise to everyone. It is such a living spirit that it officially settled in China on1October 2 1 20 15. The authorized party of Santa Claus from Finland signed an authorization agreement with Dayeman Wonderful Company, a national key animation enterprise with eight years of excellent cultural and creative experience. At the same time, Daye Manmiao has also become the only company in China that has the right to operate the original Santa Claus.