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[–] puchaczyk@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

Santa is based on Saint Nicholas of Myra, so he definitely has something to do with Christianity.

[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 12 points 10 hours ago

The modern depiction of Santa is based on Coca-Cola.

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 11 points 11 hours ago

"Based on" and what people associate with now are vastly different. Most people don't even know if Saint Nick is based on a real person.