tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570718375010661810.post1633378475276262991..comments2024-03-15T18:01:26.787-05:00Comments on Melvilliana: Santa Claus comes on New Year's EveScott Norsworthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00458190971293597545noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570718375010661810.post-80091261552856517732023-12-24T19:21:31.003-06:002023-12-24T19:21:31.003-06:00Well, in Orthodox Christianity it's not referr...Well, in Orthodox Christianity it's not referring to the same person at all, since they are referring to Basil of Caesarea and not Saint Nicholas. He was a saint who lived his life helping other people, had a big white beard, and died on Jan 1st 379 ad. The gifts are to imitate his actions of helping people, and the date to honour his memory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com