If people tell you that Santa Claus isn’t real, tell them to think again! Saint Nicholas lived in the 3rd and 4th Centuries AD(CE). He lived in what is now known as Turkey, but what was then a Greek area of the Roman Empire. The legends surrounding his life grew and evolved over the years, eventually leading to our modern picture of Santa.
In much of Europe and in many parts of the world, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6, or on another date other than Christmas.
For more information, check out the St. Nicholas Centre.
You can also check out these books about St. Nicholas AKA Kris Kringle AKA Santa Claus, at your School Library:
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School Library 