Saint Nicholas, the origin of Santa Claus or Father Christmas in Catholic tradition, is remembered Tuesday as the Church marks his feast day.
Saint Nicholas Day is a festival for children in many countries in Europe related to surviving legends of the saint, and particularly his reputation as a bringer of gifts. The American Santa Claus, as well as the Anglo-Canadian and British Father Christmas, derive from these legends. "Santa Claus" is itself derived from the Dutch Sinterklaas.
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