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From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus, how they evolved
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 2 days ago
The idea of a caring elderly man who spreads joy during Christmas was inspired by the life of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint. Saint Nicholas, who was a Bishop in the city of Myra in modern-day Turkey, was known for his generosity and compassion towards the poor.
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