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Santa was traditionally dressed in green. His switch to red came in the 1930s through a linkage to Coca Cola.
Father Xmas = Saint Nicolas, who gave toys to young children. He wore red to signify Christ's blood, and white so signify the purity of God.
At least that's what they said in Sunday school.
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Was father Christmas originally green?
In Victorian and Tudor times Father Christmas was depicted as wearing a bright a green suit. As part of a publicity stunt, Coca Cola redesigned Father Christmas as having a red suit, and it sort of stuck.
What does the red baron have to do with Christmas?
its quite simple. HIS FATHER DIED ON CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the movie a Christmas story what did Ralph get his father for Christmas?
I believe it was a Red Rider BB gun
Why is farther Christmas red?
i think because when they first started father Christmas, he got either a sunburn or they thought red was a nice color.
What colour is father Christmas belt?
Father Christmas is another name for Santa Claus. The belt that Father Christmas wears is black. The belt matches his black boots, while the rest of his costume is red and white.
Why is your shirt green?
my shirt is green because it's close to christmas so i luv wearing green,red,and white color on christmas
Is there really a Rudolf the red nose reigndeer?
Yes he is Father Christmas' favourite Reindeer!
Who created the cartoon of Father Christmas?
Father Christmas, as we know him today, was popularized by American cartoonist Thomas Nast in the 19th century. Nast's illustrations of Santa Claus helped establish the modern image of a jolly, rotund, and red-suited Father Christmas that we recognize today.
What is green and brown and red all over?
A dog wearing your stocking as a hat. HAHAHAHAHAHA! Ahem, the real answer is a dog wearing a Christmas outfit. Simple if you consider the terms. BUT IT DOES COMPARE TO THE FIRST ANSWER!
What models are popular for Christmas paper?
Models which are popular for christmas paper are red, green or blue with father christmas on the paper. Also teddy bears or penguins are quite popular.
Who replaces father Christmas in Sweden?
The Tomte - a little gnome type thing with a pointy red hat traditionally, but nowadays a lot of the commercial stuff looks a lot more like Father Christmas to me.
Who is Father Christmas?
("Father Christmas" is another name for the individual known as "Santa Claus".) He is a very nice person who delivers presents on Christmas Eve, and he wears a red suit and can never die. If you want Christmas presents you must have very good behavior. Also, you should send him a letter called a CHRISTMAS LETTER, so that he can try to get you the Christmas gifts you want.
