Father Christmas
Posted by Finbar on December 03, 2003
After a recent argument about the origins of Father Christmas as he is known today - plump, jolly, clothed in red - I have discovered that contrary to one fokelore, this image was not created by Coca Cola in an advertising campaign begun in the 1930s.
However, I have failed to find whether Coca Cola's use of the American ideal of Father Christmas in their advertising - a secret visitor on Dec.24 bringing gifts e.t.c - has in any way changed the Christmas traditions of other countries around the world - i.e the date on which they celebrate christmas, their conception of F.C., their tradition of giving e.t.c.
I would be most grateful for any information concerning this topic.
Many Thanks.
p.s.
I enclose the address of the site proving the original allegation to be a fallacy.
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- He was dressed all in red, from his head to his foot... Brian from Shawnee 04/December/03
- Father Christmas James Briggs 04/December/03