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Saint Nicholas Bishop Of Myra And The Santa Claus Legend
Saint Nicholas lived as bishop of Myra in what is now Demre Turkey for 17 years. He became the patron saint of boys after reviving two murdered sons of a rich Asiatic man, a story linked to his piety. The tale connects to Christmas customs like mistletoe and the Yule Log, rooted in older traditions.
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