Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Santa Claus: The real man behind the myth
[ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:45:35 GMT ]

Santa Claus as we know him today didn't come into being until the 1800s. Prior to that, St. Nick was known as a kindly figure who left treats in children's shoes on the evening of Dec. 5. Like America itself, the jolly figure we call Santa Claus is a melting pot of cultures, blending elements of folklore with the fantastical.


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