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Daily Mirror
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Sam Ormiston

Archaeologists discover tomb of 'Santa Claus' hidden underneath a church in Turkey

A group of archaeologists claimed that they found the tomb of the man who inspired Santa Claus underneath a church in Turkey.

Although nowadays he is the man in the red suit who lives in the North Pole, Saint Nicholas - a 4th-century Greek Christian bishop - is who the world drew inspiration from when creating him.

He was known for giving generously to the poor - and even helping make miracles happen - which is where the idea of giving presents at Christmas comes from.

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