Nicholas of Myra
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Saint Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century bishop of Myra, and the origin of the myth of Santa Claus. He was renowned for being a good man and he himself believed that there was potential for good in all people. (AUDIO: Fairytale of Salzburg)
Biography
When early 21st century (AUDIO: Day of the Master) Salzburg was under threat from the Krampus, Helen Sinclair spent decades trying to fly the TARDIS to Nicholas' time and place. Upon her arrival, Helen told Nicholas the story of what happened to Salzburg in the future, and she brought Nicholas there. As the Krampus was based on the legends of the original creature, Nicholas was able to defeat him, commanding the monster to release the people and affirm that all were good people and had a chance to do better. (AUDIO: Fairytale of Salzburg)
He was noted to have died on 6 December. (PROSE: The Feast) After his death, his bones were kept in a church in Myra. (PROSE: Saint Nicholas's Bones)
Legacy
The Feast of Saint Nicholas was celebrated on 6 December. (AUDIO: Better Watch Out)
In the 17th century, an elemental being claimed to be Saint Nicholas to endear itself to the local populous, who it hoped to use to get back to its home. (PROSE: The Feast)
