What does espiritu santa mean?
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It is referring to the Holy Spirit.  En el nombre del Padre, Del Hijo y El Espiritu Santo.  In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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you suppose to be santa
36445
I hate to bring this to you but.\nThere is not really a Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus Is Male:\n\nSanta:  Not from Spanish...\n\n\n\n[Probably alteration of Dutch Sinterklaas, from Middle Dutch Sinterclaes, St. Nicholas  : sint, saint (from Middle Dutch, from Old French saint. See saint) + heer, lord; see mynheer + claes(short for Niclaes, Nicholas).]
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yes u should tell your kid about santa,but the true meaning of Christmas is about jesus!
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The short answer: God = Santa Claus.
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The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
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Santa is metaphorical for Jesus, and the real St Nick, was a real man in Europe whom did deliver presents to the orphans to show that they too are loved...  As Jesus loved the children, even with no parents.
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the best thing in christmas is santa
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It is an abbreviation for Christmas and it's just for people that are either too lazy to write out 'Christmas' or they don't like the fact that the word 'Christ' is in it, so they just abbreviate it like some moron and act like the reason for the season is not clearly stated in the word 'Christmas'
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I believe it's a story of an old monk in the Netherlands, who long ago gave food and gifts to the poor children in his village at Christmastime. His name was Nicholas, of which 'Claus' is a variation of.\n\nHis generosity became legendary until his name because synonymous with the spirit of giving and of making children happy. \n\nLater on, he was described in the poem "T'was the Night Before Christmas" which was based on this legend of a kindly Christmas spirit. Coca-Cola eventually came up with the image of him we are familiar with today, to market their products at this time of year.
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Christmas is actually more of a pagan holiday (even though the Christians don't seem to realize it).  The proper term is Solstice or Winter Solstice. . During the year, the position of the Sun seen from Earth moves North and South. When it changes direction it stands still momentarily. So solstices are those moments of the year when the Sun reaches its southernmost or northernmost position, at the Tropic of Capricorn or Tropic of Cancer.  It was traditional to give gifts on Winter Solstice and the passing of the year.  \n\nThats part of the reason gifts are given as it was designated a holiday, however when Christianity came along they designated it as Christ birthday even though no one knows the exact day and the tradition of giving gifts was taken.\n\nChristians would also say its in honor of the three wisemen who brought gifts to the baby Jesus.
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In Classical Latin it is the term for "religious affairs"\n\nliteral meaning "things relating to a deity"
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I'd call those hypocrites out. They must be very insecure about their beliefs if they are threatened by Santa. They harp on and on about believing in this higher being, that no one has seen. I'm talking about God, not Jesus (most Christians of late seem to think that they are one and the same, which they are not.) Jesus did walk on this Earth. These same people try to say that Santa is dead. My understanding is that Santa Claus, is a saint; Saint Nicholas. \n\nI grew up in a Christian home, but we also believed in Santa. \nSanta wants you to be good so that you can be rewarded on Christmas morning. You can't see him. I think those ideals gave us the outline of what is expected of us from God. The bible outlines the many rules we must adhere to, or face the dire consequences of the failure to do so. \nSanta just focuses on the positive reinforcement of those biblical bylaws. If we are good all year, get a reward. Nothing wrong with that.
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Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santy or simply Santa) is a folk hero in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, traditionally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus.\n\nIn other countries - Throughout Europe and North America, Santa Claus is generally known as such, but in some countries the gift-giver's name, attributes, date of arrival, and even identity varies.\n    * Austria: Christkind ("Christ child")\n    * Belgium: Sinterklaas\n    * Bulgaria: Дядо Коледа (Diado Koleda (Grandfather Christmas)), used to be Дядо Мраз ( Diado Mraz (Grandfather Frost)) before 1989\n    * Canada: Santa Claus (among English speakers); Le Père Noël ("Father Christmas", among French speakers)\n    * Czech Republic: Svatý Mikuláš ("Saint Nicholas"); Ježíšek (diminutive form of Ježíš ("Jesus"))\n    * Denmark: Julemanden\n    * Estonia: Jõuluvana\n    * Finland: Joulupukki\n    * France: Le Père Noël ("Father Christmas"); Père Noël is also the common figure in other French-speaking areas)\n    * Germany: Weihnachtsmann ("Christmas Man"); Christkind in southern Germany\n    * Greece: Άγιος Βασίλης ("Saint Basil")\n    * Hungary: Mikulás ("Nicholas"); Jézuska or Kis Jézus ("child Jesus")\n    * Italy: Babbo Natale ("Father Christmas"); La Befana (similar role as Santa Claus; she rides a broomstick rather than a sleigh, although she is not normally considered a witch); Gesù Bambino ("Christ Child"); Santa Lucia (A child saint "operating" in the Northern regions, bringing gift on December the 12th. As well as the Befana, an old lady, comes out on the Epifany, Jan 6th)\n    * Liechtenstein: Christkind\n    * Netherlands & Flanders: Sinterklaas (not with Christmas but on December 5th)\n    * Norway: Julenissen\n    * Poland: Święty Mikołaj / Mikołaj ("Saint Nicholas"); Gwiazdor in some regions\n    * Portugal: Pai Natal ("[Father Christmas]]")\n    * Romania: Moş Crăciun ("Father Christmas"); Moş Niculae ("Father Nicholas")\n    * Russia: Дед Мороз (Ded Moroz, "Grandfather Frost)\n    * Spain: Los Reyes Magos ("The Three Kings"; "Magi"); the Tió de Nadal in Catalonia; Olentzero in the Basque Country.\n    * Sweden: Jultomten\n    * Switzerland: Christkind\n    * Turkey: Noel Baba\n    * United Kingdom: Father Christmas; Santa Claus\n    * United States: Santa Claus; Kris Kringle; Saint Nicholas or Saint Nick\n\n    * Argentina: Papá Noel\n    * Brazil: Papai Noel\n    * Costa Rica: San Nicolás or Santa Clos\n    * Chile: Viejito Pascuero\n    * Mexico: Santa Claus; Niño Dios ("child Jesus"); Los Reyes Magos\n\n    * Japan: Santa Claus\n    * Taiwan: Santa Claus-derived (聖誕老人 or 聖誕老公公 "Old Man Christmas")\n    * The Philippines: Santa Claus\n\nSouth Africa: Sinterklaas; Father Christmas; Santa Claus
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Spritiual means be beyond Religions, be Beyond narrow-mind, be beyond the boundaries of coutries..\n\nStudy Vedanta Philosophy of hinduism...then you wil know..you are one with all...living and non-living
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St. Nicholas was supposedly an Italian saint. However, the origins of Santa Claus lies in the 1300s, i believe, when a turkish man started giving out presents of gold.