Men in Red Suits The Secret History of Santa Claus torrent

Every year men put on red suits, stuff pillows under their belts, and transform themselves into the best possible approximation of Santa Claus. Santa is an archetype, a mysterious figure that has evolved throughout time, adjusting to society and absorbing numerous influences. He is a figure recognized across cultural boundaries as a symbol of celebration or as a cornerstone of capitalism. But who are these Men In Red Suits personifying? A Christian saint or a pagan deity, a toy salesman, soft-drink spokesman or that mystical being who can fulfill every child's dream?