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- Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History Identifying the inventor of the modern Santa Claus
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I think we can all agree that the modern day Christmas holiday is a far cry from the true meaning of celebration of the nativity. And though there are still many Americans who do celebrate the birth of Christ. Those that do break bread and un-wrap gifts with visions of wise man dancing in their heads, still have a lot owed to the minds behind the Americanization of Christmas. Let's start with Santa Claus. The name Santa Claus is derived from St. Nicklaus. Nicholas lived sometime during the 3rd century in what is now the southern coast of Turkey. Nicholas was known for his generosity and hi...
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Kevin Katz
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Member since: December 2006
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- Identifying the inventor of the modern Santa Claus
- The founding of Jamestown
- Biographies: Alexander Hamilton
- American Warrior-Kings: Ranking American presidents who also served as military generals
- Commentary: Black history month
- Dr Martin Luther King Jr.: A celebration of his life
- Reflections: In honor of black history
- A short history of White House Christmas tree themes
- James Madison and his legacy
- Heroes with blemishes: Martin Luther King, Jr. and more
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