–Duke of Borivoy Born in Bohemia in 907 At fifteen he became a leader based on trust, faith, & mercy Murdered by his twin brother in 929 when he was 22 years old Song, Good Wenceslas was written concern- ing the duke Santa in other countries –In Germany – Weinachtsman, or Christmas Man »He was the principal hero of the Christmas, but rather a helper to Christ child and helped distributing gifts to children –In France – Pere Noel took over Nicholas's job »He brings special cake, cookies, or candy and place them in children' shoes
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