Well, the tradition is from holland.
Saint Nicolaas is born in Myra, Turkey.
He was the bisshop of that town in the 4th century.
In Holland his original name is "sint Nicolaas"
But Sinterklaas sounds better
Here is a photo of him. I guess it's taken around 1950.
In America his miter has changed to a cap.
I believe according to the tradition he has elves as assistants?
Originally they were "zwarte pieten".
There is one on the photo as well. he is standing left to the saint.
They are black people (often painted
) in 16th century Dutch clothing.
I believe the tradition started about the 13th century.
So, I think its pretty sure that Santa claus is imported from Holland
lol noobs
