The modern Santa Claus is mainly a mix of what two figures?
Answers
Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas are mix of modern Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop who lived in the 4th century who was famous for his generosity and gift giving.
Father Christmas is the personification of Christmas cheer and is widely considered synonymous with the modern Santa Claus
The modern Santa Claus is a mixture of Father Christmas and St. Nicholas
Explanation:
During the 4th century, there was St. Nicholas who was a Greek bishop. He was famous for giving away free gifts. Due to this, he was seen as a Santa Claus.
Therefore it is said that the modern Santa Claus is a mixture of Father Christmas and St. Nicholas. The saying goes that Sinterklaas who gives gifts on 5th December is on the basis of St. Nicholas.
The main idea behind Santa Claus is during the 16th century. Saint Nicholas was seen as the Santa Claus for giving away gifts and based on Father Christmas.