Santa Claus, Sarcophagus and Saint Nicholas

A Christmas miracle? Archaeologists uncover tomb of 'Santa Claus' inspiration Saint Nicholas
The discovery could provide fresh insight into the celebrated patron saint that inspired Santa Claus. View on euronews
Sarcophagus of Saint Nicholas, real Santa Claus discovered after 1,600 years in Turkey
In a major turn of events, a team of archaeologists recently discovered a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of Saint Nicholas.Saint Nicholas, the real-life figure, who is known for his acts of kindness and generosity,
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during excavation. See the photos.
Archaeologists In Türkiye Think They’ve Uncovered The Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, The Inspiration For Santa Claus
Archaeologists in Türkiye may have just unearthed the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus. While excavating in the annex at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, researchers uncovered a limestone sarcophagus buried six feet deep near the spot where he was reportedly once laid to rest.
1,600-Year-Old ‘Santa Claus' Coffin Discovered by Archaeologists
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a limestone sarcophagus at St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, believed to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the Christian bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Sarcophagus of St. Nicholas — inspiration for 'Santa Claus' — may have been found: report
The coffin of St. Nicholas — considered the primary inspiration for Santa Claus due to his generosity — may have been discovered at an archeological dig site. A sarcophagus was discovered in a two-story annex of the Church of St.
Archaeologists Found 1,600 Years Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’
Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’ Archaeologists recently discovered a limestone sarcophagus from the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey. Researchers believed it was the burial site of the Greek bishop Saint Nicholas,
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Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
The discovery could muddy the conventional wisdom about the true resting place of the saint’s relics, which is currently ...
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Legend Of Santa Claus, A 4th-Century Saint Who Fought For Justice
Santa Claus is based on a historical 4th century figure, Saint Nicholas, who had a reputation for miracles and protecting ...
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The True Story of St. Nicholas Is Way More Disgusting Than You’d Think
The people of Myra demanded the bones back. They wailed in sorrow that their city’s saint was about to sail away to foreign ...
What is St. Nicholas Day? How the German and Dutch holiday differs from Christmas
There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but St. Nicholas comes on Dec. 6. Here's what to know about the holiday.
The Heist of St. Nick
The gist of it is this: In 1087 two Italian cities, Venice and Bari, raced to be the first to steal the bones of St. Nicholas—known to us as Santa Claus—from a basilica in what is now southern Turkey.
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The Wonderworker – meeting the saint behind Santa Claus
The curious mixture of pagan, fairytale and Christian traditions make our celebrations of the Nativity very interesting in ...
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When is St. Nicholas Day 2024? What to know about the feast day and Milwaukee tradition
St. Nicholas is referred to as the Patron Saint of Children, according to the Catholic World Mission. He is also the ...
When was the real first Christmas? What to know about the origin of the holiday
Here’s a breakdown of the origin of Christmas, when it’s estimated Jesus was born and where some of our most beloved ...
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Krampus Finally Answers the One Question Everyone Has Been Asking About the Movie's Ambiguous Ending
Krampus’ unsettling ending has had fans debating for years, but a tie-in story finally settles the debate on what happened to ...