No beard is not the only difference. From the internet: Father Christmas is the name used in many English-speaking countries for a figure associated with Christmas. In past centuries, the English Father Christmas was also known as Old Father Christmas, Sir Christmas, and Lord Christmas. Father Christmas is said to wear (these days) a bright red suit, but in Victorian and Tudor times he wore a bright green suit. Father Christmas typified the spirit of good cheer at Christmas, but was neither a gift bringer nor particularly associated with children. A traditional figure in English folklore, Father Christmas is identified with the old belief in the Old English god Woden. In the English-speaking world, the character called "Father Christmas" influenced the development in the United States of Santa Claus, and in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, most people now consider them to be interchangeable. However, although "Father Christmas" and "Santa Claus" have for most practical purposes been merged, historically the characters have different origins and are not identical. Some authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien have insisted on the traditional form of Father Christmas in preference to Santa Claus.
As for why? Mr. and Mrs. Clause are actually Brother and Sister Avery and they asked on behalf of the organizers for my participation.
I too looked it up but couldn't help but ask. I think my favorite difference is that Father Christmas does not give gifts. I now like him better than Santa! I hope you had fun!
6 comments:
Looking good! So, what is the difference between Santa Claus and Father Christmas?
Oh, wait I figured it out . . . no beard. :)
Liz, you are funny. How did this come about? I knew you were popular, but this is really up there...
No beard is not the only difference. From the internet: Father Christmas is the name used in many English-speaking countries for a figure associated with Christmas. In past centuries, the English Father Christmas was also known as Old Father Christmas, Sir Christmas, and Lord Christmas. Father Christmas is said to wear (these days) a bright red suit, but in Victorian and Tudor times he wore a bright green suit. Father Christmas typified the spirit of good cheer at Christmas, but was neither a gift bringer nor particularly associated with children. A traditional figure in English folklore, Father Christmas is identified with the old belief in the Old English god Woden. In the English-speaking world, the character called "Father Christmas" influenced the development in the United States of Santa Claus, and in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, most people now consider them to be interchangeable. However, although "Father Christmas" and "Santa Claus" have for most practical purposes been merged, historically the characters have different origins and are not identical. Some authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien have insisted on the traditional form of Father Christmas in preference to Santa Claus.
As for why? Mr. and Mrs. Clause are actually Brother and Sister Avery and they asked on behalf of the organizers for my participation.
I too looked it up but couldn't help but ask. I think my favorite difference is that Father Christmas does not give gifts. I now like him better than Santa! I hope you had fun!
That's just too great! I hope it was wonderful!
Post a Comment