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Originally posted by HighGuy
Santa Claus:
He is a variant of a European folk tale based on the historical figure Saint Nicholas, a bishop from present-day Turkey, who supposedly gave presents to the poor, explaining the source of Christmas presents given to children on Christmas Day. The name is derived from the Dutch Sinterklaas, an intermediate figure between the bishop and the Christmas icon.
Very well. I take my had off for this find.
This is actually correct and confirms what I said.
In Belgium and Holland his birthday is still celebrated on December 5th, although it was actually the 6th.
But who's minding dates anyway.
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