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Where did Santa Claus come from? A Dutch word that is actually Sinter Claus, Saint Nicholas, in English early Bishop of a church in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey) both answers are correct O none of the above

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Both of these are correct.

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Saint Nicholas was born around

280 A.D. He was born in Myra, in Modern day Turkey. The name Santa klaus was gotten from his Dutch nickname, sinter Klaas which also has its origins from his name Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is regarded as the protector of children and also sailors. It was said that he gave out all his inherited riches and lived his life traveling, and helping the sick and poor.

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