The Origin of Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus

Howdy all!  Santa came a little early this year! Today we are looking at one of the most famous Saints in the world, jolly old Saint Nicholas!  I'm sure you're familiar with him to some level, but you may not know his full story or how we got from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus.  Today is your lucky day though, over the next 20 minutes you will learn all about this remarkable saint!   Have a wonderful day and a Merry Christmas!!!   Prayer: O good St. Nicholas, put in my heart the spirit of childhood, which the gospel speaks, and teach me to seed happiness around me. You, whose feast prepares us for Christmas, open my faith to the mystery of God made man. Good bishop, help me to find my place in the Church and inspire the Church to be faithful to the gospel. O good Saint Nicholas, watch over those who pray to Jesus, your Lord and theirs, as well as over those who humble themselves before you. Bring us all in reverence to the Holy Child of Bethlehem, where true joy and peace are found. Amen