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Originally posted by GrOuNd_ZeRo
Santa Claus is based on Sinterklaas or Saint Nikolaas, the saint from Turkey, he had black slaves that he called "black petes" (I know, this is bad, but I didn't make this up).
Originally posted by GrOuNd_ZeRo
In America they just turned him into Santa Clause since it would be more convenient around Christmas time and ofcourse the slaves had to be replaced by something more politically correct so they changed them into elves.
Originally posted by GrOuNd_ZeRo
Either that, or you are trying to pull a hoax on us to proof how "gulible" we are...
Originally posted by Enyalius
oh...i don't celibrate x-mess or any other xtian holidays any more due to over comercialisation.
Originally posted by Enyalius
the x-mess spirit isn't about being with friends any more it's who can buy the most for all those greedy kids. nothing good comes from this holiday except teaching your kids how to be greedy and wanting more gifts...in fact they demand certain gifst and start trouble when they didnt get it.