Has anybody seen him young?? Or was he born old??
2007-12-18 22:00:00 · 12 answers · asked by Alice in Wonderbra 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
he was just an ordinary guy.....
......then thought of the idea of "Santa".....
....patented it..... and made millions.....
2007-12-19 01:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Early Christian origins
A medieval fresco depicting St Nicholas from the Boyana Church, near Sofia, BulgariaSaint Nicholas of Myra is the primary inspiration for the Christian figure of Santa Claus. He was a 4th century Christian bishop of Myra in Lycia, a province of the Byzantine Anatolia, now in Turkey. Nicholas was famous for his generous gifts to the poor, in particular presenting the three impoverished daughters of a pious Christian with dowries so that they would not have to become prostitutes. He was very religious from an early age and devoted his life entirely to Christianity. In Europe (more precisely the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Germany) he is still portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes. The relics of St. Nicholas were transported to Bari in southern Italy by some enterprising Italian merchants;[8] a basilica was constructed in 1087 to house them and the area became a pilgrimage site for the devout. Saint Nicholas became claimed as a patron saint of many diverse groups, from archers and children to pawnbrokers and prostitutes[9]. He is also the patron saint of both Amsterdam and Moscow.[10].
2007-12-18 22:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by angie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships."
2007-12-18 22:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He went to take a Santa Course and became a santa once he graduated.
2007-12-19 00:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by † Iríšh † 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who??
Santa, Santa, Santa.
Oh yes I know him, he is a shoe maker and I played football with him as we were young.
2007-12-18 22:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mag 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He started out as one of Santa's helper and rose in the ranks to become Santa himself!!!
2007-12-18 22:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Robin Hood!
2007-12-18 22:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you watch the movie, "The Santa Clause" it will explain everything.
2007-12-19 01:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by Lilly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh i knew him very well.....so well i named my son after him Nicholas, for real....so I'm hoping that when my son is older Santa will give my son his job..
2007-12-19 00:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by ilovemessages 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A burglar. That's why he knows how to enter through chimneys....
2007-12-19 03:09:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah i saw him
he was the hobo down the street polishing shoes
2007-12-18 22:03:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋