The grave of saint nicholas

Where was the real-life Santa Claus really buried?

Recently, archaeologists in Turkey have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas — in other words, the resting place of Father Christmas. Saint Nicholas was believed to have been born in Myra, modernday Demre, in southern Turkey, where this tomb has been found under an ancient church. Known for his kindness, generosity and secretly giving gifts to the children of Myra, he lived during the 4th century. However, he didn’t become known as ‘Santa Claus’ until the 16th when he became popular across Europe.