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Saint Nicholas is not only one of the origins of the figure Santa Claus. He was also a generous and devout Christian and Bishop of Myra.

The origins of Santa Claus come from the real life story Saint Nicholas, while the rest has been formed by Christmas folklore, story and tradition.

The legendary stories of Saint Nicholas portray him as a revered Catholic saint, generous man to the needy, historical children's icon, and loyal bishop of Myra.

Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?

Teach the history of Santa Claus through the life of St. Nicholas.

The custom of giving Christmas gifts has ancient roots. Over time, the practice evolved from small gifts and treats given in stockings to a commercialized sensation.

Santa Clause is an American invention, blending the Dutch Sinter Klass the British Father Christmas and the German Christkindle.

The modern image of Santa Claus is a hybrid of old Germanic pagan beliefs and the Medieval Cult of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor.

In today's Christmas tradition, Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus are interchangeable names for one and the same man. But few people know who the real St. Nick actually was.

Many modern Christmas traditions have their origins in antiquity in ages before the birth of Christ and indeed before the ancient Romans one such is Santa Claus.

The history of mental illness reveals that there are a few ways we tend to intervene, ways that, over time, come and go. Who is served by these interventions?

Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.

Children of all ages have believed in Santa Claus for years. Have you ever wondered where this all started and why? Where did tthe white beard and red suit come from?

Not all legendary Christmas gift givers are male. In some European countries, female Santa figures deliver gifts on various dates during the holiday season.

The jolly old elf has a long history starting in the 3rd century and progressing through today.

The story of Christmas is nothing like a Christmas story, blessed by angels and set on a peaceful, silent night... It is a long history of evolving rituals.