by Bob | Dec 23, 2020 | Saint Nicholas
The origin of the Santa Claus myth begins with the real-life Nicholas (270-346 AD), who was born during the 3rd century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was in Greece and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, Epiphanus and...
by Bob | Dec 13, 2013 | Jesus, Saint Nicholas, Santa
Megyn Kelly, Santa, St. Nicolas, and Jesus You’ve likely heard about the Megyn Kelly (of Fox News) flap. Kelly reacted to an article in Slate by Aisha Harris that argued that Santa should not be portrayed as a white man anymore because African American children feel...
by Bob | Dec 23, 2010 | Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus
Who Is St. Nicholas? The origin of the Santa Claus myth begins with the real-life Nicholas (270-346 AD), who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was in Greece and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy...
by Bob | Dec 24, 2009 | Christmas, Christmas Eve, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus
Who Is St. Nicholas? The origin of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas (270-346 AD), who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was in Greece and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, Epiphanus and...
by Bob | Dec 24, 2008 | Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus
Who Is Saint Nicholas? *Note: So many people enjoyed this Christmas blog post in 2006, that I plan to re-post it every Christmas season. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! The origin of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of...
by Bob | Dec 22, 2007 | Christmas, Christmas Eve, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus
Who Is Saint Nicholas?*Note: So many people enjoyed this Christmas blog post last year, that I plan to re-post it every Christmas season. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!The origin of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of...
