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Caitlin Doughty・5 minutes read
Santa's real name is Sinterklaas, based on the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas, known for his charitable acts, with relics of his bones distributed in Italy, making him a widespread figure.
Insights
- Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, was a historical figure renowned for acts of charity, like saving impoverished girls from dire circumstances.
- The widespread distribution of Saint Nicholas' relics in different locations has contributed to Santa's ubiquitous presence, with Italy's Bari and Venice both claiming to possess his bones, confirmed as complementary by an anatomy professor in 1992.
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"Sinterklaas: The Widespread Saint Nicholas Relics"
- Santa's real name is Sinterklaas, based on the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas, who was a bishop born around 270 A.D. in Turkey.
- Saint Nicholas was known for his charitable acts, such as providing dowries for three poor girls to save them from resorting to sex work.
- Santa's bones are believed to be in Italy, with both Bari and Venice claiming to possess relics of Saint Nicholas, which were confirmed to be complementary by an anatomy professor in 1992.
- Santa's presence is widespread due to the distribution of relics, with parts of Saint Nicholas found in various locations, making him a ubiquitous figure.
