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AngryBlitzcrankMain t1_j1ry3wq wrote

Reply to comment by eloel- in ELI5: Why green and red are the definitive Christmas colors? by P4rturi

Use of red predates Coca-Cola by like 10 centuries. Coca-Cola popularized the exact image of Santa that exist right now, but they didnt come up with it, they just picked one that was good for their brand. Same with using red as a symbol of Christmas.

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eloel- t1_j1ryfua wrote

Yes, all colours make an appearance of some sort in some holiday tradition. Appearance of widespread red is Coca-Cola's doing.

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AngryBlitzcrankMain t1_j1rytoq wrote

As a someone from a European country, when red has been part of Christmas imagery before Pemberton´s grandparents were even born, no. Both red, green and gold are all related to christian imagery. It has nothing to do with Coca-Cola.

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