Saint Nicholas Santa Claus across the world
A feature on Saint Nicholas known by many names in different countries and cultures. The article recounts his early life as Bishop Nicholas, his charity to children, and the modern Santa who delivers gifts each December 24 with Mrs. Claus and elves. Rudolph leads the sleigh on Christmas Eve as Santa visits homes worldwide.
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Canada
United States
Santa Claus
England
Father Christmas
Pere Noel
France
Sinter Klaus
Saint Nicholas
Nicholas
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blixen
Rudolph
Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudy
Saint Nicholas’s joyful years as a generous bishop
Neighbours by Lisa Drozda profiles Saint Nicholas, ageless patron of children, born in Lycia. Aims to spread happiness, especially to kids, with Christmas Eve as his best moment. He recalls helping a troubled youth and cherishes Dickens’ stories and gift giving as hobbies. He dislikes Scrooge and values kindness and generosity.
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Colt
Scrooge
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Lycia
Asia Minor
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Charles Dickens
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Robert B. Hunter
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