The True Story Behind Santa Claus | The Hidden Lies and Truths About the Birth of Jesus

do you think you know the story of Christmas what if I told you that Santa Claus that jolly old man that everyone loves came from a completely different story full of secrets that most have never heard of and there's more a good part of what you believe about Christmas might be a lie in this video we will expose the true origin of Santa Claus reveal the myths that have been invented about the birth of Jesus and debunk the myths that have shaped Christmas culture you'll discover why the Star of Bethlehem is so mysterious what really

happened in the manger and even why Christmas might not be exactly as the Bible teaches stay with me until the end because what you'll learn here will forever change the way you see Christmas and I promise you after this video you'll never look at Santa Claus and Christmas the same way again did you know that the figure of Santa Claus so present in Christmas celebrations has a much more mysterious and distant origin than it seems the Santa Claus we know today with his red suit and white beard is a relatively recent invention but his true

story begins centuries ago with a man named St Nicholas whose Legacy is as surprising as it is little known St Nicholas was a bishop who lived in the 4th Century in the city of Myra located in what is now turkey he was known for his deep faith in Christ and for his acts of generosity especially toward the poor one of the most famous stories about him involves a desperate father who had no resources to pay the dowy for his three daughters and feared they would be sold as slaves Nicholas without revealing his identity threw bags

of gold through the family's window during the night saving them from a terrible fate this act of kindness created the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas as the centuries passed St Nicholas was venerated as a protector Saint especially of children his stories traveled across Europe where different cultures began to shape his figure in some traditions he was depicted as an AER Bishop in others as a cheerful and generous man but it was only when the figure of St Nicholas arrived in the United States that the radical transformation began that would result in modern Santa Claus

in the 19th century American Writers and Poets such as Clement Clark Moore author of the famous poem a visit from St Nicholas began to reinterpret his story in the poem Nicholas is already described as a chubby cheerful man dressed in colorful clothes however the transformation didn't stop there the real Turning Point came in the 20th century when Coca-Cola hired the artist Haden sunum to create a Christmas advertising campaign he was the one who gave Santa Claus the appearance we know today a smiling old man dressed in red and white full of energy and positivity the

colors interestingly matched perfectly with the Brand's visual identity so cocacola not only popularized this version of Santa Claus but it also Consolidated it globally however this process brought about a sign significant disconnection between the modern figure of Santa Claus and the Christian Roots of St Nicholas the generous Bishop motivated by his faith in Christ was replaced by a symbol of consumerism widely used to promote the commercial Spirit of Christmas the essence of Santa Claus changed from a servant of God he became a cultural icon more associated with Commerce than with Charity this transformation makes us

reflect how many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate truly reflect the original meaning of Christmas and if this happened with St Nicholas what other parts of the story of Jesus have been transformed over time let's continue our journey by exploring Mary and the extraordinary birth That Changed History Mary the mother of Jesus is a central figure in the Christmas narrative but she is also surrounded by Mysteries and traditions that often make us question what is truth and what is Legend one of the biggest debates revolves around Christ's birth many claim that Mary gave birth without

pain a supposed miracle that would have been unique in the history of mankind but does the bible really support this idea or are we dealing with yet another tradition created over the centuries to begin we need to turn to the scriptures Genesis 3 16 gives us an important clue I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception in sorrow Thou shalt bring forth children this verse part of the curse after the fall seems to establish that childbirth would be a painful experience for all women would this include Mary the King James Bible 1611 does not

mention anything specific about Mary's childbirth regarding pain but it also does not contradict this Universal curse so where did the idea of a painless Birth come from this notion seems to emerge from later interpretations especially in Catholic tradition which seeks to highlight Mary's Purity and Holiness as the mother of God for many a painless birth would symbolize her uniqueness among all women but when we examine the biblical text we realize that the focus is not on the physical experience of of childbirth but rather on the event itself the birth of Jesus Christ the savior of

the world this silence in the scriptures challenges us to reflect wouldn't it be more meaningful to remember that Mary though chosen by God was still human that her role was less about the absence of pain and more about her obedience and faith in the midst of the most difficult circumstances she accepted to carry the son of God knowing she would face unparalleled challenges a lesson of humility and courage for all of us and as we think about this another question arises what really happened that night the Angels were present but did they sing as so

many Christmas carols suggest or is this another idea that tradition has transformed over the centuries the scene is almost magical radiant angels in the sky singing heavenly hymns while the Shepherds watch in awe it's an iconic moment that shapes many of our Christmas carols but did this really happen the King James Bible 1611 gives us a rich description of the event in Luke 23 to4 but did the Angels Sing or simply speak when we read Luke we find the following passage and suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heaven Heavenly Host praising

God and saying glory to God in the highest and on Earth peace Good Will toward men it's interesting to note that the text uses the word saying and not singing this completely changes the image we have in mind doesn't it it seems that the idea of singing Angels was born from the artistic and poetic creativity of later generations rather than from the biblical narrative music undoubtedly played a significant role go in shaping this idea hymns like Silent Night and glory in the highest perpetuate the image of angelic choirs great works of art such as those

by Renaissance painters also helped solidify this Vision while it is beautiful to imagine the heavens resonating with song we must remember that the biblical truth is no less powerful the Angels proclaimed with authority the good news announcing the peace that Jesus would bring and what was the reaction of the Shepherds certainly it was a mixture of fear and reverence they understood that something extraordinary was happening and ran to find the newly born Messiah this moment invites us to think what else in our view of Christmas might have been shaped by tradition rather than by the

Bible for example do we really know how many wise men visited Jesus were there actually three free as so many stories claim when we think of the wise men who visited Jesus the image that comes to mind is clear three men riding camels carrying precious gifts and following the Star of Bethlehem but does this Vision align with what the bible really says to answer this we need to examine the text in Matthew 2 where the only biblical account of the wise men is recorded the key verse is Matthew 2:1 which says now when Jesus was

born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king behold there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem notice that the text only mentions wise men or Magi without specifying how many there were the popular tradition that there were three likely arises from the mention of three gifts gold frankincense and myrr however the Bible do not confirm this number and the number of wise men remains a mystery another interesting detail the Bible does not call them Kings the word used Magi from the Greek magy refers to wise men possibly astronomers or Scholars

who studied the heavens they came from the East likely Persia or Babylon Guided by a star they believed announced the birth of a great king the idea that they were Kings seems to have emerged centuries later as an attempt to romanticize the story the most important part of the biblical account is not the number of wise men or their social status but what they came to do they recognized that Jesus even as a baby was worthy of honor and worship their gifts symbolized deep truths about who he is the gold points to his royalty the

frankincense to his divinity and the myrr to the sacrifice he would make for all Humanity but where exactly was Jesus when the wise men found him was he still in a Manger inside a stable as many believe or is there more to this story The Answer leads us to a fascinating detail about the location of his birth the image of the newborn Jesus in a stable surrounded by animals is so common in Christmas depictions that it seems indisputable but is that what the bible really describes let's turn to the textt in Luke 2:7 which provides

the most detailed account of the location of Christ's birth Luke 2:7 says and she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a Manger because there was no room for them in the Inn the verse mentions the manger which gives us the idea of a place where animals were fed but does not directly describe a stable the word in used here also deserves attention in the original Greek the word kataluma can refer both to an inn and to an improvised lodging area such as a room available in a

house at that time it was not uncommon for homes to have a designated area for Animals especially in situations of travel or overcrowding therefore it's possible that Jesus was born in a humble space inside a regular house rather than in a separate stable some traditions even suggest that it may have been in a cave used to shelter animals a common practice in the Bethlehem region however the symbolism of the location remains powerful Jesus the king of kings came into the world in simple and humble circumstances a stark contrast to the glory he deserves there was

no pomp or riches to welcome him just a space reserved for Animals this humility was not by accident it reflected Christ 's mission to draw near to the simple and needy but this Simplicity also leads us to another question were there really animals present that night after all where do the depictions with oxen donkeys and other animals surrounding the baby Jesus come from in the Middle Ages the presence of animals in nativity scenes began to be interpreted as a reflection of Old Testament prophecies Isaiah 1:3 for example says the ox knows his owner and the

donkey his master's crib this verse was associated with the birth of Christ giving rise to the idea that these animals were present to recognize the Savior additionally in medieval culture the ox and the donkey also symbolized humility and patience qualities associated with the coming of Jesus into the world the art of the time helped consolidate this Vision depicting the stable as a place full of animal life while beautiful this interpretation is not based on Direct biblical evidence however even without the explicit mention of animals the manger remains a symbol of Simplicity and humility and thinking

of humility it's worth reflecting on another widely romanticized aspect was the night of jesus' birth really as cold and snowy as many Western Traditions suggest let's examine in the climate of Bethlehem at that time and discover whether the white Christmas is a myth or reality Christmas is often associated with images of gently falling snow fields covered in ice and the cold typical of winter nights but does this idea make sense in the context of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem to answer this question we need to examine the climate of the region and what the

bible really reveals about that extraordinary night the account in Luke 28 gives us an important clue and there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field keeping watch over their flock by night this mention of the Shepherds watching their flocks Outdoors suggests that it was not a time of extreme cold in regions like Bethlehem Shepherds usually kept their animals in the field during milder Seasons such as spring or Early Autumn during the winter with colder WEA weather and rain it was common to gather the flocks in sheltered areas moreover snow in Bethlehem is

rare while the city May occasionally experience very cold temperatures especially at night the idea of a Christmas with icy snow covered Landscapes seems to be more related to European Traditions than to the reality of first century Palestine Western culture influenced by the climate of the northern hemisphere shaped the Christmas narrative with elements that reflect more the Landscapes of countries like Germany and England songs like Silent Night and white Christmas helped perpetuate this romantic and Frozen vision of Christmas however what matters on the night of Jesus's birth is not the temperature or the scenery but the

fact that the Savior came into the world in a simple and humble environment far from the expectations of a glorious birth this reflection invites us to look Beyond superficial traditions and focus on the true meaning of Christmas however it also raises another essential question as Christians should we celebrate Christmas the way it is presented today with so many secular and Commercial influences let's explore this question in the next topic Christmas is one of the most popular celebrations in the world but it is also one of the most controversial among Christians for many it is a

time of Joy family gatherings and giftgiving but for others the way Christmas is celebrated today raises questions is this modern celebration consistent with Christian values how should we position ourselves in light of so many secular and Commercial influences that seem to overshadow the true meaning of this day it is impossible to ignore how much Christmas has become a consumer machine in many cases the main focus is no longer the birth of Jesus but the race for presence promotions and parties this commercialization of Christmas makes us reflect are we prioritizing the gospel or are we being

seduced by Traditions that have little to do with Christ Romans 122 warns us and be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God this verse challenges us to evaluate whether we are celebrating Christmas in a way that honors God at the same time Christmas can be a powerful opportunity to share the message of the Gospel it is a time when the name of Jesus is highlighted even if in the background as Christians we can

reclaim the true purpose of this season emphasizing the birth of the savior and the Eternal impact of his coming into the world instead of focusing on gifts we can reflect on the greatest gift eternal life through Christ the question therefore is not just should I celebrate Christmas but how should I celebrate in a world that insists on distracting us with lights and decorations we are called to remember that the Heart of Christmas is in Jesus Christ and that leads us to the most important question who is Jesus to you how does this celebration impact your

life and your faith Isaiah 9:6-7 gives us a powerful vision of the Messiah For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name Shall be Called wonderful counselor the Mighty God the Everlasting father the Prince of Peace this child born born in Humble circumstances was the Fulfillment of God's promises Jesus was not merely a great teacher or a spiritual leader he is the very Son of God sent to redeem Humanity John 1:14 complements this Truth by saying and the Word was made

flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld his glory the glory as of the only begotten of the father Full of Grace and Truth at Christmas we celebrate the moment when God himself came down to us taking on human form to bring Redemption this event is not just historical it is profoundly Personal Jesus came for you for me for every person who understands their need for a savior the true message of Christmas is not in the Traditions or Legends surrounding this season but in the opportunity to reflect on what Christ means in your life is

he just a historical figure to you or the Lord and savior of your existence this question leads us to a deep reflection one that can transform the way we view not only Christmas but our entire Journey of Faith if this content has moved you and brought New Reflections don't keep it to yourself leave a comment sharing what you learned most or even what surprised you in this video be sure to subscribe to the channel and activate notifications because we have many more truths and discoveries to share that will strengthen your faith and help you see

the gospel in a unique way so what will you do with the most valuable gift you've ever received Jesus Christ think about it and we'll see you in the next video