Crash Course Catholicism 106 - St Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus
What do we know about the life of St Nicholas of Myra? What is his relationship with the modern-day Santa Claus? Should Catholics tell their children that Santa exists?
PLEASE NOTE: This entire episode is one giant spoiler about the existence of Santa Claus. If you have small children who have not yet been disillusioned, you might want to listen to this one when they're not in the room.
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References and further reading/listening/viewing:
Catholic Encyclopedia, St Nicholas of Myra
Britannica Encyclopedia, St Nicholas
Catholic Answers:
Santa Claus for Catholics: Yes or No?
The Weird History of Santa Claus
St Nicholas of Myra, by Michael the Archimandrite
Amber Rose, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus? Catholic Ways to Celebrate!
The Augustine Institute, St Nicholas and Santa Claus