Who is St. Nicholas and what does he have to do with Santa? Find out in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.
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Up Next in December 6 — St. Nicholas
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Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa
Nicholas was still a young child when he discovered a very special secret that changed his life forever. It was the gift of giving, by which he brought happiness to many people. Nevertheless, in sharing this gift, Nicholas had to face many dangers.
Here is the fascinating story of the boy whose...
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Saint Nicholas: The Real Story
Everybody knows the story of Santa Claus, the red–suited figure who lives at the North Pole and distributes gifts to good children every Christmas eve. But is there any historical evidence on which this jolly old character is based? Was there a real Santa Claus? To answer that question, host Mark...
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Christmas, Holidays, and Traditions
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss Christmas, holidays, liturgical seasons, and family traditions.
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