Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus: A Common Origin?

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-06 16:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The legend of Saint Nicholas dates back to the fourth century in Lycia, an area in present-day Turkey. Born in 270 in Patara to a wealthy, devout Christian family, Nicholas inherited a great fortune upon the death of his parents and chose to give it to the poor. Nicholas became the Bishop of Myra at a young age and is believed to have ...