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
