By CORY CARR
Just in time for the holiday season comes a Santa slasher from Norway – the home of many of our Christmas traditions. Most people don't know this but, much of what comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus is what some crafty Coca Cola ad man invented nearly a century ago. The true origin of Santa is rooted in the likeness and tales of the Allfather Odin. They both are remembered for visiting homes in the night during the Yule (winter celebration / Christmas) to bring gifts to children. They both have long white beards and wore robes as well as other iconic winter attire. Santa drives a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer, and Odin rides a horse with eight legs. I think Odin called it a Spider-mare. I'm sure that's right.
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