Does the image of Santa Claus keep pace with the times?

Legend has it that Santa Claus is Odin who specializes in wisdom, art and poetry in Nordic mythology. In the cold winter, he rode his eight-legged mount, galloping around the ends of the earth, punishing evil and promoting good, and distributing gifts. At the same time, dressed in red, he used lightning as a weapon to fight against the god of ice and snow in the dark and finally defeated the cold.

With the change of the world, writers began to describe Santa Claus as a familiar white beard image today. At the same time, different countries and cultures have different interpretations. In Germany, it is said that he traveled in a two-wheeled carriage and observed people's behavior, especially children. If they behave well, they will get many prizes, such as apples, nuts and sugar, while bad children will be whipped. Parents had a brainwave and used this legend to encourage their children to obey. Now, Santa Claus has become a symbol of Christmas. The image of this happy old man 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 minds.

65438+In 1960s, an American cartoonist drew a fat and kind Santa Claus as an illustration of a book. This portrait of Santa Claus is an illustration of a book. The image of Santa Claus is deeply rooted in the hearts of Americans. With the passage of time, the image of Santa Claus has spread to Europe, South America and the whole world.

There is another saying.

Legend has it that Santa Claus was born in the 3rd-4th century A.D., and is a devout believer of a wealthy family in Asia Minor. His name is Nicholas. He was determined to serve God all his life since he was a child, and when he grew up, he became a bishop in Mina (Myra is located in present-day Turkey) near the Mediterranean Sea. Nicholas is conscientious and helpful. It is said that he often helps the poor and lonely.

After Nicholas died, the Greek Orthodox Church regarded him as a saint. Many people began to say that Saint Nicholas could do miracles, and there was even a story that he brought back a dead child. This statement spread more and more widely in Europe, and later even Roman Catholic areas regarded him as a saint to protect children and the poor. The old Orthodox Church in Russia put him in a higher position. They believe that Saint Nicholas not only helps children and the poor, but also protects sailors and sailors, and sets 65438+February 6th every year as Saint Nicholas Day.