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Dec 25, 2018 · Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they? By Brian Handwerk. December 25, 2018. • 15 min read. Any...
Dec 24, 2020 · The real story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas (270 – 343 AD), who was born in the village of Patara, an area which was once Greek but is now part of Turkey. He was born to wealthy parents, who died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Nicholas used his entire inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering.
Dec 21, 2023 · Published: December 21, 2023 2:08pm EST. We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But...
Dec 22, 2020 · Published Dec 22, 2020 at 5:19 PM EST. By Kelly Wynne. Culture Writer. The story of Santa Claus seems to be a tale as old as time, but the Christmas icon actually has his roots in a real-life...
Whether or not you believe that Santa Claus is a real person who enters every child’s house by way of a chimney to leave presents, the legendary figure and the tradition of gift giving can be traced back to the Dutch colonists.
Dec 6, 2019 · Santa Claus’ story: From St. Nicholas to today’s jolly gift-giver | CNN. The story behind Santa Claus from St. Nicholas to today’s jolly gift-giver. By Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor. 5...
Dec 7, 2018 · Santa Claus is everywhere, and although he's traditionally associated with the Christmas holiday, his origins can be traced back to a blend of an early Christian bishop (and later saint) and a Norse deity. Let's take a look at where the jolly old guy came from. Did You Know?
