Church of St.Nikolaos (Santa Claus ) -Demre/Antalya
Merry Christmas to all world….. I wish that we face good events and things in a new year. Demre strict of Antalya province was the home of St.Nikolaos who inspired Santa Claus story in Christianity.
A good hearted priest in ancient Demre helped the poor people. He left into their houses what they needed. According to the story, he was leaving those gifts from the chimneys.
Merry Christmas ………
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