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Santa Lived In Turkey Santa Claus Origin Tale
In Demre Turkey a 4 000 resident Muslim town marks the historic St Nicholas tradition. The article recounts Nicholas life death in Myra Demre and the Church of St Nicholas. It notes relics moved to Bari and legends fueling Santa Claus lore. Special Christmas music planned at All Saints Church with Bach settings and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Jacks
Demre
Turkey
Santa Claus
North Pole
Dem-Ray
Myra
St. Nicholas
Patara
Pataca
Nicholas
Asia Minor
Bari
Antalya
America
All Saints
E. Harold Geer
Hood College