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Who's "Saint Nicolas"?

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Rebecca

Saint Nicholas is the early Christian saint upon whom the Santa Claus legend is based on. He was born wealthy, and following Jesus' teachings, used his entire fortune to assist the needy, sick, and poor. He was later imprisoned and died as a result of his faith. Now, he has long been considered to be the protector and helper of the needy. The legend of his generosity eventually led to the creation of Santa Claus, who reflects Saint Nicholas' generosity and protection of children particularly.

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