2006-10-17 04:47:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Santa Claus is commonly associated with St. Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in the Catholic Church.
The most famous association is Clement Moore's poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' more commonly known as 'Twas the Night before Christmas!'
St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children.
One of the most famous stories associated with him is of a poor man in his church who had three daughters but no money for dowries. When the one was ready to marry, St. Nicholas put enough of his own money for her dowry in a sack and, in the middle of the night, tossed it into the home of the man. Then, as each of the other daughters came of age, he did it again.
Today, in some cultures, on December 6th, St. Nicholas leaves a bag of goodies on the doorstep; usually nuts & candies!
With love in Christ.
2006-10-17 18:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pope IS Santa Claus.
2006-10-17 12:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Catma 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would assume that he would hold him in high regard, as he does all the saints (Santa Clause = St. Nicholas). For more information read http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=371
2006-10-17 12:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully the same as any christians that santa claus is an idol....not a religious being...
2006-10-17 13:03:12 · answer #4 · answered by appleblossom_1957 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recon He approves because God is Santa Claus for adults.
2006-10-17 12:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by Brendan G 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He wants a new popemobile.
2006-10-17 12:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by TinyPuppyWuppy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ha ha.
2006-10-17 12:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Light 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋