The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to hundreds of years to a monk named Saint Nicholas. It is believed that St. Nicholas was born sometime around 280 AD in Patara, near Myra (near modern-day Turkey).
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NEW YORK The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide, but Saint Nicholas’ origin story is not. The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children. Approximately 200 local employees dressed in Santa Claus costumes…
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