Santa is actually one of the Old Gods. What originated as an annual sacrifice of royalty to bring back the sun from the depths of winter, evolved into a god providing toys and eating cookies to good children.

If the annual ritual is not performed, the sun will not rise.

https://www.amazon.com/Hogfather-Discworld-Terry-Pratchett/dp/0061059056

u/Falterfire · 2 points r/TrueAtheism

It's from a book called Hogfather by Terry Pratchett. You can get it from Amazon here for $7 or so.

u/[deleted] · 2 points r/atheism

Terry Pratchett. Hogfather

After that, watch the movie

It is fiction, but covers the territory you're asking for.

u/Lurking_Grue · 1 point r/AskReddit

Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

u/pencilears · 1 point r/secretsanta

they took your holiday, turned Mithra, the god of the returning sun, into Santa and Baby Jesus, then go on and on about how the real meaning of Christmas (ie: baby jesus) is being corroded by what is actually the real meaning of Christmas (ie: presents and parties and fire)

the only way you give in to the oppression is by letting them have it their way.

also, you may enjoy Hogfather. I like to re-read it around this time of year.

u/beards_n_hats · 1 point r/Overwatch

Hogfather from discworld! He brings all the good boys and girls sausages for Hogswatchnight.

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