Lori Ann Bailey takes us on a sleigh ride into the history of St. Nicholas and how he became the figure we recognize as Santa Claus.
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Paired this episode with:
Lori & Eliza: Divine Pondering - Pinot Noir - from day six of the Costco Wine Adventure Advent Calendar
Follow up question:
During the show, Eliza asks how old St. Nicolas was when he died. Saint Nicholas was 73 years old when he died.
What Lori is reading this week:
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Lori's book:
Highland Redemption
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Sources for this episode on Saint Nicholas:
https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Saint-Nicholas-Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Visit_from_St._Nicholas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Santeclaus_with_Much_Delight
https://www.brightlines.co.uk/languages/christmas-around-the-world-12-countries-of-christmas/
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