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How did Saint Nicholas inspire the creation of Santa Claus?

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  Richard Wilson / 2 years
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Saint Nicholas, an early Christian bishop from the port city of Myra (Greek: ; modern-day Demre, Turkey), is known as the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, prostitutes, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, and unmarried women. He is also the legendary giver of gifts at Christmas. Today’s roly-poly American Santa Claus might seem far removed from the […]