St. Nicholas
St. Nikolaos of Myra had been a 4th century Christian saint. Also called St. Nicholas, he was a Turkish bishop known for his generosity and caring nature. He would leave presents in the shoes of kids left outside the house. It was how the tradition started! Can you believe that he was actually a real person?
St. Nicholas
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What St. Nicholas Really Looked Like
He is now called Santa Claus. However, he does not look a lot like what you might think. He was from Turkey, so he was likely darker and more Middle Eastern than photos depict him. Westerners often think that historical figures have the same features as them. Clearly, this is false.
What St. Nicholas Really Looked Like
