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west of Finike in Southern Anatolia, is a small and pretty village, DEMRE. This
place, situated on a flat valley is the home of Father Christmas. We all know who
this cheerful old man in the red clothes is. He brings us lots of presents, to us
children. He knows we love him. I'd like to tell you about this legendary character, who he
is, where he was born, where he lived and died.
Father Christmas was born in Southern
Anatolia in Patara in the 4th C. where he grew and became a legendary figure.
We know him as Father Christmas, Santa Claus
and St. Nicholas. He is known as the protector of children. For some time he
was bishop at Myra, Pinora and Demre and later became a Saint. He died of old age. |
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