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Santa claus, also known as father christmas, saint nicholas, saint nick, kris kringle, or simply santa, is an imaginary figure originating in western christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of wellbehaved children on the night of christmas eve 24 december or during the early morning hours of christmas day 25 december. Read the story of nicholas, 3rd century bishop of myra, asia minor present day turkey and how over time stories of his holy, generous life were embellished into legend. Saint nicholas sinter klaas santa claus read the story of nicholas, 3rd century bishop of myra, asia minor present day turkey and how over time stories of his holy, generous life were embelished into legend. He traces his metamorphosis from a beardless youth into a red. Nicholas, who was willing to be imprisoned for his christian faith under emperor. There really is a santa claus history of saint nicholas and christmas holiday traditions during the reign of emperor constantine, nicholas was let out of prison. Federer overview saint nicholas sinter klaas santa claus read the story of nicholas, 3rd century bishop of myra, asia minor present day turkey and how over time stories of his holy, generous life were embelished into legend. Federers book, there really is a santa claushistory of saint nicholas and christmas holiday traditions selfeducated american contributing editor, william j. Christian mommas, how do i explain santa in relation to jesus. Federer s book, there really is a santa claus history of saint nicholas and christmas holiday traditions selfeducated american contributing editor, william j. So many greek christians fled that pope urban ii went to the council of claremont in 1095 and called upon european monarchs to send help.
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