Everyone knows him as jolly Saint Nick, sliding down the chimney and bringing joy to boys and girls throughout the world. But who is Saint Nicholas?
Some say he's a fourth-century miracle worker. Others say a sixth-century Abbot of Zion.
Find out the truth behind the amazing transformation of a holy man into the icon of Christmas cheers.
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WHO IS SAINT NICK? Every generation has created its own image of this legendary icon, constantly changing over the centuries, from miracle worker to advertising salesman.
HOW COCA COLA FOUND SANTA CLAUS Coca Cola may not have invented Santa Claus as we know him, but the global company discovered the original Father Christmas illustrations first drawn in 1864 and made his current likeness the popular image it is today.
WHERE ARE THE BONES OF ST. NICHOLAS? The remains of St. Nicholas were thought to reside in Bari, Italy. But hidden in a corner of Venice, is the Church of St. Nicolo al Lido, which appears to have some remains as well.
