How Soviet Russia Banished Their Version of Santa Claus, Then Brought Him Back to Spread Communist Cheer
MSN | March 24, 2020 | Madeline RoacheAround the world there are different versions of the jolly, bearded man who gives gifts to children in December or, in some countries, January.
Unlike the bloated, red-coated father Christmas of the West, Russia’s Santa Claus, known as Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost), is slender with a wizard-like flowing beard and he wears a long robe that comes in different colors, such as blue and white.
He is assisted not by elves, but by his beautiful granddaughter Snegurochka (Snow Maiden). His sleigh is powered not by reindeers, but three steely horses.
What really sets Russia’s Santa Claus apart from his Western counterpart is the turbulent century that he’s faced. He has survived a violent social and political revolution that saw him go from beloved to banned as a subversive element, then beloved again and hailed as a symbol of the true Russian spirit.
All in service of the state.
Under the Harris administration, Santa will be a homeless transgender pedophile with a heroin addiction. Instead of a sleigh, he’ll ride the subway and distribute gifts only to minority children stolen from white families and other millionaires.
Makes me question whether Rudolph’s nose is the only thing about him that’s red…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToPvZ1cL-AQ
“Granddaughter” uh huh. Those commies can’t fool me.
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