Myra
Culture
Greece Celebrates the Real Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas
Greece celebrates Saint Nicholas, who, according to the Christian Orthodox faith, is the predecessor of Santa Claus, on December 6th.
The omnipresent, joyous, white-bearded man who dressed in red most of the time, became particularly popular in the 19th century,...
Ancient Greece
Saint Nicholas’ Tomb Unearthed in Turkey
The tomb of Saint Nicholas, also known as “Santa Claus,” and the floor on which he walked, inside the St. Nicholas Church in the town of Myra in today's southern Turkey have recently been unearthed by archeologists.
Living between 270...