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The Man behind the Beard and Santa's Origins
A compact history of St. Nicholas tracing his bishopric in Myrna now Turkey, famed secret gift giving and dowry help, to the evolution of Santa Claus. It notes forensics suggesting a small stature, the Dutch link, and 19th century newspaper influence shaping the modern jolly figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Myrna
Turkey
Jesus Christ
St. Nicholas
England
Frame
Santa Claus
Sint Nicolass
New York
Merry Santa Claus
Santa