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Bookmark or Share- The History of How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus - National GeographicSanta Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they? By Brian Handwerk. December 25, 2018. • 15 min read....
- The Real Santa Claus: Saint Nicholas and the Invention of Father ChristmasSt. Nicholas was a real person. The legend of Father Christmas can be traced back over a thousand years to a monk called St. Nicholas, who was born in 280 AD near Myra in modern-day Turkey. He was admired for his piety and kindness, and legend has it that he gave away all of his inherited wealth.
- Father Christmas - WikipediaFather Christmas is the traditional English name for the personification of Christmas. Although now known as a Christmas gift-bringer, and typically considered to be synonymous with Santa Claus, he was originally part of a much older and unrelated English folkloric tradition.
- Santa Claus - WikipediaSanta Claus (also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Santa and Santy) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
- Father Christmas ::: St. Nicholas CenterFather Christmas was described originally as wearing a doublet, long stockings and a high hat. By the 18th century he wore a red or green fur-lined robe, with holly or ivy around his head, and carrying the Yule log and a bowl of punch. Dickens' Ghost of Christmas Present is probably Father Christmas. He did not bring gifts.
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