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Santa Claus was inspired by a real figure who fought against miscarriages of justice

By Brian Thornton, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of Winchester

Santa Claus is based on the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one of the most popular saints in Europe.

Dutch migrants probably spread his fame to the US and there the…

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