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Why Christians Need Santa Claus
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Why do so many Christians feel conflicted about Santa Claus?
Is Santa a distraction from Jesus—or is he actually rooted in Christian faith?
In this video podcast, we explore the real story of Santa Claus, uncovering the historical Saint Nicholas, the Christian legend that grew around him, and why Santa can rightly be understood as a hero of the Christian faith. Far from undermining Christianity, Santa Claus paints a beautiful picture of the heart of our God and Father in Heaven.
In this episode, we discuss:
Who Saint Nicholas really was
How Santa Claus developed from…
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