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Originally Posted by Acting Like Godot  But Santa is real. Or was. He is actually St. Nicholas of Bari, who once lived in Asia Minor, and died in either 345 or 352 CE. He was probably born in Patara in the province of Myra in Asia Minor; some think that he was also the bishop of Myra in Lycia (now Turkey).
During his lifetime, he adored children and often threw gifts anonymously into the windows of their homes. This led to the Santa Claus stories. Many miracles are attributed to Saint Nicholas - it is said for instance that he had brought back to life several children who had been killed.
Over time, people forget the history. So now Santa Claus has largely become a fairy tale for children, and an annual marketing gimmick for department stores. But you can also think of modern-day Santa Claus festivities as a celebration of a jolly good fella who lived many centuries ago. |
i agree...and one can truly say his 'spirit' comes alive on Christmas eve.