where did santa come from

St Nicholas to Santa Claus Through History and Time
St Nicholas to Santa Claus Through History and Time

St Nicholas to Santa Claus Through History and Time

The modern day St. Nicholas that we see today is already the result of historical, mythical and folk stories combined. However, historical studies trace the main inspiration of St. Nicholas back to the fourth century of the Common Era, and a place near Myra in modern-day Turkey.