Christmas: History of Santa Claus Photo Gallery and related media
Christmas: History of Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
A sixteenth century sculpture of Saint Nicholas from Castello D'Aviano, Italy. The origins of the modern-day Santa Claus can be traced back to this saint.
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Christmas: History of Santa Claus
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Learn about the origins and evolution of Santa Claus from images of Saint Nicholas and the Dutch Sinter Klaas, all the way up to through Coca Cola Santas and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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