What was the real name of Santa Claus?

(A) St. Christopher
(B) St. Peter
(C) St. John
(D) St. Nicolas

Correct Answer : St. Nicolas
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2002
Explanation : Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, is a figure with legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric origins who, in many western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24. The modern figure was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, was part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift giver Saint Nicholas.
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