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Today we're taking a look at the winding journey of Nicholas of Myra from 3rd and 4th century church bishop to 9th century saint to the modern day Santa Claus.

RESOURCES

The National Geographic Society: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/131219-santa-claus-origin-history-christmas-facts-st-nicholas

What's In the Bible with Buck Denver: https://whatsinthebible.com/about/series-overview/volume-why-do-we-call-it-christmas-overview/

Angelus News: https://angelusnews.com/faith/tracing-the-path-from-st-nicholas-of-myra-to-santa-claus/

Ligonier.org: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/saint-nicholas-origins-santa-claus

Biblical Archaeology: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/how-december-25-became-christmas/

Oceanwide Expeditions: https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/st-nick-and-the-arctic-the-north-pole-christmas-connection

History.com: https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus