Santa Claus

Santa Claus is a jolly man with red robes having a long white beard. The name of Santa Claus is Nicholas, born around 2000 years ago to wealthy parents in a small village in the country of Myra, today part of modern day Turkey. Nicholas' s parents died while he was a young boy. Nicholas went to his village priest and told of his desire to help the poor, he wanted to become a priest, but the priest knew Nicholas lacked the education necessary to become a priest. At this time the local Bishop of the church passed away and the authorities were guided by a heavenly messenger to choose the first person named Nicholas to walk through the doors of church and Nicholas had his miracle and was named the youngest bishop of the church ever on record. St. Nicholas became the champion of children and the needy; he was legendary for his kindness and generosity. And his story grew as the years passed.