How Saint Nicholas became Santa Claus

“Heaven turns into the North Pole, angels are turned into elves. In Norway, they didn’t have many horses so he’s riding a reindeer.” Christian historian and author William Federer explains the fascinating facts of the Christian bishop’s secular Santa evolution.

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[죄사함예수님십자가보]

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭

[MiguelDLewis]

This is why I call it Christ Mass. Let's bring Christ back into the Feast of St. Nicolas.☦

[FalconChicks]

Finally someone that puts it all together

[winnermartins]

No matter the origins, Christ is celebrated. That's what's important.

[Lone-Lee]

0:40 He was not Orthodox. The Great schism hadn't yet happened when he lived.

[jplei]

Saint Nicholas of Myra's biggest gift to Christianity was slapping Arius' face. Well done, Santa. 🎅🏽

[danielvega]

Christ is King ! The Truth the Way and the Life

[Supershamwow]

I think it's about time we re-take our holiday. I'm getting tired of people actively trying to remove Jesus from Christmas. Even going so far as to call it Xmas, removing Christ from the holiday name. Jesus will always be the reason for the reason and I think we start emphasizing on that more

[TruthWillprevail]

Lord JESUS I trust you. I need your strength. I’m struggling providing for my children. I’m so discouraged as a single mom Lord Jesus I’m overwhelmed. I have two beautiful boys both are special needs. I’m overwhelmed because they require so much from me. Every month is a struggle to not end up on the streets. Lord grant me strength to provide for my sons. With you by my side Lord I know all is possible.

[LovedLamb]

0:40 he was the most popular GREEK orthodox, 1:52 literally confirms that Turks aren't native to the land they live on.

Muslim Turks why are you so obsessed with wanting to claim our christian Bishops?! I can understand why christian Turks want to relate, but... you can just take an ancestry test.

[JoJo]

Thank you for letting us know about Santa Claus 🧑‍🎄 and the amazing grace of God that moved through Saint Nicolas.

[markaxleumayam]

Saint Nicholas of Myra, pray for us!
Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, maranatha!

[GuidedHunter]

this is so informative im going to read it.

[Melo]

This was the most information I’ve ever heard. It was beautiful.

[pelagonianlion]

There was one Church and one true faith at the time of Saint Nicholas. And this faith is what is today Orthodox Christianity.

[lionf]

The origins of All Hallows' Eve of the 8th century said "saints, hold my rum cocktail drink" x) at the end

[ThankYouYeshuaTheGodofIsrael]

Interesting there are no Kindle versions of this book available on Amazon UK.

[margolucas]

I am going to purchase that book! Very interesting!

[qualqui]

Interesting how an East Orthodox bishop, becoming a saint and then celebrated by Roman Catholics and then by German Catholics and later by protestant Dutch, Norwegians and English! Whew, Santa you've come along way mister! 😂👍🎅🤶

[MrworldwidEEE]

St Nicholas intercede for us unto Christ our God!