Nicholas Of Myra

Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, St. Nicholas, St. Nick, Nicholas the Wonderworker, and at least a dozen more names, is the historical saint behind the modern image of Santa Claus. He was a real-life figure, a bishop in the early Christian Church and a devoted follower of Christianity. 
St. Nicholas became associated with gift-giving because of his practice of leaving small bags of coins to help those in need in his township. When Christianity became a greater cultural force in Europe, Nicholas and his gift-giving image slowly merged with native folk traditions of Yuletide gift-giving mythological figures.
== Facts: ==
-While originally a powerful Saint functioning in the Greco-Roman world, St. Nicholas has since expanded his influence. He also now operates in much of Europe and has become one of the Lords of Winter. 
-St. Nicholas is the patron of Christmas, the protector of the Church during the harsh winter months and the gift-giver who teaches humanity to be charitable even in times of hardship. 
-St. Nicholas was famous even when alive for the miracles he could work. Followers of him are able to copy these miracles for themselves. 
== References: ==
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas
-https://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/home/
-https://www.amazon.com/Nicholas-4-inch-Pewter-Pendant-Necklace/dp/B006I8HM68/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=st.+nicholas&qid=1556189397&s=gateway&sr=8-3
-https://www.amazon.com/Story-Santa-Claus-Joseph-McCullough-ebook/dp/B01BY3019G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=st.+nicholas+osprey+publishing&qid=1556189465&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0
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