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[–] YoiksAndAway@piefed.zip 46 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (3 children)

How did they even come up with Rudolph? I mean, not just a red nose, but one that glows like a beacon? I'm starting to think all of this Santa Claus stuff is just something people made up.

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 23 points 21 hours ago

Red light district. Never turns 'off'.

It comes from "Red" and "Off" because they wanted to stop anyone from having any fun at Christmas, (they never let poor Rudolf join in any reindeer games). So pubs were closed, all businesses shut but the redlight districts were illegitimate businesses. They stayed open with their lights on.

The people in power wanted them closed and the red lights off.

The song was a subtle hint, but it didn't work. So they made prostitution illegal in many countries for not taking a break at Christmas when families should be together.

It also means other things (search the etymology of Rudolf/Rudolph)

But I think the version that I just made up is better.

[–] nailingjello@piefed.zip 11 points 19 hours ago
[–] einkorn@feddit.org 6 points 22 hours ago

No way! That would ruin my whole system of beliefs!