Is it true santa?

[xCharliex]

was santa orginally green? if so whys he red now?

[shero101]

This has been discussed here recently.

Coca Cola advertising years ago (1930's ?) depicted a red and white Santa and has remained popular in these colours ever since.

[B00]

This explains further.....

http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/santa.asp

[kempie]

Of course, Santa Claus should not be confused with Father Christmas who has been described as wearing both green robes and blue, and who folklorists connect to pagan rituals and characters such as The Green Man...

http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/xmas/pages/english .htm
http://www.timetravel-britain.com/05/Dec/santa .shtml