Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop of Myra (now Demre) in the region of Lycia in the
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Early representations of the gift-giver from Church history and folklore, especially St Nicholas, merged with the English character Father Christmas to create the mythical character known to the rest of the English-sp… 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 depiction of Santa's residence—now often humorously portrayed a… See more

The tradition of Santa Claus being said to enter dwellings through the chimney is shared by many European seasonal gift-givers.
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Santa Claus has partial Christian roots in Saint Nicholas, particularly in the high church denominations that practice the veneration of him and other saints. Various Christian denominations have differing opinions S… See more