Saint Nicholas of Myra
Europe
The Real Face of Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, Recreated
Despite the many myths surrounding some Christmas characters, certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them. Recently, scientists at Liverpool John Moores University used his skull to...
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What do Santa Claus, St. Nicholas and Poseidon Have in Common?
Children around the world wait all year long for the time to come, when Santa Claus will bring them gifts during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve. The omnipresent, joyous, white-bearded man dressed in red most of...