St. Nicholas inspired Santa Claus legend
NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America's secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas' origin story is not.
The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children.
Who was St. Nicholas?
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