Yes, Santa Claus is commonly associated with St. Nicholas of Myra, a fourth century 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.
2007-05-15 16:42:58
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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First of all get out of your parents house if your 27, get a life. Now if you saw santa you were dreaming or your glasses were broken and you saw your dad
2007-05-13 19:20:05
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answered by Anonymous
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I believe in Santa!
2007-05-15 12:31:59
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answered by Becca 5
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I'm 9 i do not believe in Santa
2007-05-13 12:12:59
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm 13, i dont really believe in Santa...yet there are kids in my grade who do believe in Santa. But really, like how the saying goes,
You have to believe to see
instead of
To see you have to believe
thing. Make any sense on that? Just, whatever you believe in is what you believe in!
2007-05-13 00:29:27
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answered by FallenFootsteps22 6
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tisck tisck.Why are you still living with your old folks dude there is no such thing as Santa clause.That is just some stick thing parents make up to find out what there kids want instead of asking them directly.Your are sounding so obscured now
2007-05-13 20:16:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, Virginia there is a Santa clause. You have probably read this famous article which agrees with you.
I learned at age 5 to believe because people were nicer.
2007-05-13 00:15:53
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answered by Richard F 7
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I really hate to burst your bubble but Santa is NOT real. Btw I am 14.
2007-05-13 22:37:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Santa is not real. It's not really about "believing" in him or not, its the knowledge that he actually does not exist
2007-05-13 05:50:30
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answered by Bouken SocratiCat 6
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I am 49 years old and I believe!!!
2007-05-13 20:52:36
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answered by Ellie 5
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