Santa Claus
STORY PREFACE
St. Nicholas of Myra (1294 Russian icon) from the Lipnya Church of St. Nicholas in Novgorod (Russia). Image online, courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Turns out, Mrs. Walker was wrong. There actually was such a person. His name was Nicholas of Myra. He lived in Asia Minor (now Turkey) in the 4th century. Want to know about the true origins of Saint Nicholas (also known today as Santa Claus)? Join us on this virtual journey. You may learn a few things that surprise you. Original Release Date: December, 2006
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