answersLogoWhite

0

The leaving of treats for Snata links the Santa story to the original Norse myth that Odin and his fellow hunters flew through the sky on their Yule hunting adventures, Children would leave hay and treats for Sleipner, Odins eight legged horse, in hopes that Odin would stop and feed the critter and be so thankful that he would leave treats (candy) for the children. This tradition was handed down to Dutch children who leave treats for Father Christmas's horse. Eventualy this custom was brought to America and now Norh American children leave treats for the reindeer and/or Santa.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where did the tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa originate?

There seems to be no good answer to the question of why we leave cookies and milk for Santa. Some think it is linked to paganism, others think it started in the depression to encourage children to share.


Why is the gingerbread man connected to Christmas?

On Christmas santa gets cookies that children lay out for him and some make cookies made out of gingerbread and cut them into a shape of a man. Also, The Gingerbread Man is a popular story to read on Christmas cause it reminds me of making cookies for santa. And cookies are related to Christmas and gingerbread men are cookies are a popular treat for santa! Im done now


What happens if dog eats your snack for Santa?

If your dog eats your snack for santa you shouldn't be worried. Santa eats MILLIONS of cookies during that one special night. He knows you left them. Next year, try leaving a drawing or a thank you letter to santa. They are less appealing to the dogs tastebuds as well as a break for Santa from eating all those cookies.


Is leaving the cookies in the oven to long ancause or an affect?

It can be either. Leaving the cookies in the oven too long is the effect of forgetting that there are cookies baking. Leaving the cookies in the oven too long is also the cause of burnt cookies.


How did Christmas cookies originate?

Christmas cookies came in Christmas is because in the modern times, cookies are simply fun. For many families, cutting and decorating Christmas cookies is a tradition, as is leaving them out for Santa Clause (either to be nice or to try and bribe a better gift for naughty children!).


Why is there milk and cookies on Christmas for Santa Cluas?

because it is tradition to put milk and cookies out to santa


What santa likes to eat and drink?

Milk and cookies! In typical Santa Claus theory; Cookies and Milk.


What is the drink and food left for santa called?

i think it is cookies and candycane


What is Santa's diet?

Santa's diet is milk and cookies.


What is Santa's diet?

Santa's diet is milk and cookies.


What does like cookies?

Santa likes all kinds of cookies! :)


When did people start leaving cookies for Santa?

Some children leave cookies beside the Christmas Tree, along with a glass of milk for Santa when he visits them on Christmas Eve. Also, a carrot is left for Santa's reindeer. On Christmas Day morning, there will only be cookie crumbs, an empty glass, and the top of the carrot left, as Santa and his reindeer will have left the presents and eaten the snacks.