Sicily Dec 14 2021
Antonio
Stagliano also told a religious festival in Sicily recently that the famous red
costume worn by “Jolly Ol’ St Nicholas” was invented by Coca-Cola for
publicity.
The Roman
Catholic diocese of Noto insisted that Stagliano did not mean to dash the
dreams of children just two weeks before Christmas.
Communications
director, the Rev Alessandro Paolino, posted on the diocese's social media
platform stating that Stagliano was merely trying to interpret in his own way
on the true meaning of Christmas.
He said
Stagliano only suggested that the manner in which Christmas is celebrated
nowadays is linked to consumerism.
Several
parents in the diocese accepted Stagliano's attempt to focus on the true
meaning of Christmas while others criticised him for interfering with family
traditions and celebrations, and crushing the spirits of children.
Santa Claus
is associated with St Nicholas of Bari, a bishop of Greek descent, who gave
gifts to the poor but was persecuted by a Roman emperor, Diocletian.
St Nicholas
became famous for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and
his concern for sailors and ships.
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