Santa Claus is a legendary figure associated with a 4th-century Christian saint called Saint Nicholas. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Dutch brought the tradition of Saint Nicholas, also called Sinterklass (Santa Claus), giving gifts and candy to children to the United States. The tradition carries on in many Western societies today. Children often believe in the folklore of Saint Nicolas (Santa Claus) leaving his home in the North Pole, riding on a sleigh led by reindeers to each house, and delivering gifts to children who have been nice throughout the year. How did you find out Santa Claus wasn’t real?
“I found out Santa Claus wasn’t real when I was in the 3rd grade in my peer group. I didn’t believe them. My words were, ‘Don’t lie. Mommy said he’s real.’” Lindsay Minthorn, junior athletic training major
“When I was six years old, in New York, my uncle tried to come to my house dressed as Santa Claus to scare me because I was supposed to be sleeping.” Jonathan Martinez, sophomore English major
“I never really believed in Santa Claus but I would say when I saw my mom take out a bag into the living room full of Toys R Us toys in the 4th grade.” Nefertari Bennett, junior legal studies major
“One Christmas, I snuck downstairs in the middle of the night to see Santa Claus and instead I saw my parents putting presents under the tree.” Jazsmine Carter, sophomore biology major
“When I was an emerging young lady, I woke up to go to the restroom and overheard my parents discussing who would eat the cookies and what time they would put the gifts under the tree. I ran out of the bathroom crying and calling them liars.” Willet Capers, area coordinator FFV/CLC
Freire Alcantara, junior athletic training major
