2023年12月14日 · Violent Night presents a unique and dark portrayal of Santa Claus, depicting him as a foul-mouthed heavy drinker and former Norse warrior seeking redemption. The film establishes that...

To understand if Santa Claus was a Viking, we need to look into the historical connection between Vikings and Christmas traditions. The Vikings celebrated a midwinter festival known as Yule, which involved feasting, gift-giving, and rituals honoring Norse gods.

Was Santa Claus partially inspired by Odin? First things first: 1) We are NOT saying Odin is Santa, or that Santa is Odin. 2) We are also not denying the obvious primary influence of Saint Nicholas who gave to the poor during the 3rd century. However, Saint Nicholas never claimed to have 'gift making elves' or the ability to fly through the sky ...

2021年12月27日 · One of the more popular claims associated with this misconception is that Santa Claus is actually somehow inspired by the “pagan” Norse god Óðinn, who is closely associated with wisdom, war, death, and the runic alphabet.

2022年12月2日 · In one of the quieter scenes of Violent Night, where David Harbour's Santa is nursing wounds and speaking to trapped child Trudy (Leah Brady) on a walkie-talkie, Santa reveals that he was once a fearsome Viking named Nikamund the Red.

2020年12月14日 · Are any of our present-day Christmas customs, such as the Christmas tree, Yule log, Santa, carol singing, or mistletoe surviving remnants of pagan Viking Yule celebrations? This in-depth investigation attempts to find out what Viking Yule was really like.

Yes, there is a connection between Viking gift-giving during Yule and the modern concept of Santa Claus. The Vikings believed that the god Odin would visit their homes during Yule and leave gifts for well-behaved children, similar to how Santa Claus is …

Could it be that Yule and Odin’s mythology inspired the modern story of Santa Claus? Exploring this connection reveals fascinating links between ancient traditions and today’s holiday celebrations.

2022年10月11日 · Bad news: Santa is definitely dead. Archaeologists in southern Turkey say they have discovered the tomb of the original Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, underneath his church of the same name near the Mediterranean Sea. Saint Nicholas of Myra (now Demre) was known for his generosity and anonymous gift giving. Odin Whose son?

2020年11月23日 · Viking Santa Claus? Most of us have heard that Santa Claus was Saint Nicolas, but with his long white beard and his Northern residence, Santa Claus also does bear a certain physical resemblance to Odin .