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Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus in Christmas Lore
A long, fragmented article traces St Nicholas and Santa Claus origins, noting his bishop role in Myra, relics at Bari, and widespread English and Dutch veneration. It recounts legends of aiding the needy, rescuing the virtuous, and distributing gifts, culminating with Holland’s Star of Bethlehem tradition and Santa’s modern American guise brought by Dutch settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta Claus
Niefelen
Ateriites
Ettidren
France
Belgium
Dietiendaag
Mt Sichelas
Kgrege
Nicholas
Lovie
Kareena
Herdaeme
Mart
Prsip
Bexty
Myra
Estes
George
Knuth
Felling
Merrhenta
Iherie
Steve de Wae
Eebeelitenys
Europe
Constantine
Nicwes
Boty
Bert
Apulia
Rari
England
St. Nicholas
Rossa
Mone
Bt. Nicholan
St. Nicholaa
Pather
Posen
Soo
St. Nichidas
Tim
de Ap
Riebeolos
Eufely
Holland
Bethlehem
Helland
Star of Bethlehem
Teward Dak
Gettis
Gaely
Syeh Fe
Island
Manhattan