Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now Demre) in the region of Lycia in the Roman Empire, today in Turkey. Nicholas was known for his generous gifts to … See more

Elves had been portrayed as using assembly lines to produce toys early in the 20th century. That shift was reflected in the modern … See more

Opposition from some Christian denominations
Santa Claus has partial Christian roots in Saint Nicholas, … See more

• Joffe-Walt, Chana (19 December 2012). "Without Magic, Santa Would Need 12 Million Employees". All Things Considered. See more

Origins
Early representations of the gift-giver from Church history and folklore, especially St Nicholas, merged with the English character Father … See more

Chimneys
The tradition of Santa Claus being said to enter dwellings through the chimney is shared by many … See more

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