The story of "Santa Claus" has its roots in a real person, real bishop and real saint - St. Nicholas of Myra. St. Nicholas was a Catholic bishop in the 4th century and was persecuted under the emperor Diocletian. He was known for many miracles, his generosity and his defense of the Incarnation. He possibly participated in the Council of Nicaea in 325 from which the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed was developed. His feast day is December 6th.
Here are some websites with further information about St. Nicholas:
New Advent
EWTN
St. Nicholas Center
Happy Feast of St. Nicholas!
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