Do you know who Santa Claus was?

Santa Claus – this legend is based on tales concerning Saint Nicholas. He was a rich bishop who lived in Turkey in the 4th century and used to give gifts to poor children. Saint Nicholas soon became known in Greece and Italy. He became a saint in the Catholic Church after several people attributed miracles to him. In 1809, the story of St. Nicholas was popularized in the United States by Washington Irving, a writer. Irving depicted Santa Claus as a chubby elf who appeared on Christmas night riding a flying horse and giving gifts. In 1931 Santa, who used to wear green, got a red and white suit thanks to a Coca-Cola ad.