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Patron of Children and Brides
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.
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The Origins of Santa Claus
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.
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St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
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.
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The Historical St. Nicholas
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
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St. Nicholas Lessons for Children
Teach the history of Santa Claus through the life of St. Nicholas.
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History of Christmas Presents
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.
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How America Invented Santa Clause
Santa Clause is an American invention, blending the Dutch Sinter Klass the British Father Christmas and the German Christkindle.
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Hungarian people traditions in the end of year
Some interesting Hungarian folk traditions which are connected to the end of the year. Part 1: Hungarian customs about Santa Claus, Advent and the Chair of Luca.
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Who Was St Nicholas
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.
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Mental Illness
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?
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Angels we have heard on high
A short history of the music of Christmas and other holidays.

St. Nicholas of Myra
This is a portrait of St. Nicholas of Myra, best known as Father Christmas or Santa Claus
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'Twas the Season
A brief overview of the real reason for the Christmas season
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The Christmas Celebration
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.
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Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 3 - Ikon Specifics
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
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