Many are familiar with the idea of Santa Claus. The association with the North Pole, however, is something that needs to be corrected. "Santa Claus" is a mythical figure, who was modeled after a real Christian saint, Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is NOT FROM THE NORTH POLE. St. Nicholas came from Demre, which is in modern day Turkey.
Satellite Map of Demre
Map of Turkey showing where Demre is located
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