Have archaeologists discovered the tomb of Santa Claus?
The Daily Article
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🗓️ 11 December 2024
⏱️ 8 minutes
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Archaeologists may have found the original sarcophagus of Nicholas of Myra, the historic gift-giving figure on whom the Santa Claus tradition is based. St. Nicholas could not have imagined that he would become the roly-poly figure we call Santa Claus today, but he is part of one of many previously holy celebrations that have since fallen to secular holidays. Unlike the 4th-century saint, the Christ of Christmas is today all he has ever been and does all he has ever done.
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| 0:51.1 | It's Wednesday, December the 11th, 2024. Welcome to the Daily Article podcast. Today's article |
| 0:58.3 | is written by Denison Forum co-founder and CEO, Dr. Jim Denison, and narrated by Chris Elkins. |
| 1:05.5 | I was driving two of my grandchildren home from school the other day when we noticed a life-sized |
| 1:10.7 | depiction of Santa Claus and his reindeer in front of a restaurant along the road. two of my grandchildren home from school the other day when we noticed a life-sized depiction |
| 1:11.2 | of Santa Claus and his reindeer in front of a restaurant along the road. My grandson then informed |
| 1:17.0 | me that the real Santa Claus is at the North Pole getting ready for Christmas. He seemed so |
| 1:22.5 | confident that I didn't feel I had to worry about dissuading him from his position, so I inquired about the |
| 1:28.4 | shopping mall, Santa's we see. He patiently explained that Santa sends these helpers out in advance |
| 1:34.9 | to learn what kids want so he can bring the right presents on Christmas Day. His logic makes |
| 1:40.0 | complete sense to me. However, less enlightened adults sometimes speak of the 4th century pastor, |
| 1:46.4 | St. Nicholas of Mira, as the historic gift-giving figure upon whom Santa Claus is based. His remains |
| 1:53.2 | are preserved in a church in Italy. A facial anthropologist recently reconstructed his face. |
| 2:00.0 | Now, archaeologists think they may have discovered the |
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