29K views · 547 reactions | Ever wonder about the origin of Santa Claus? We did too… Turns out there’s a lot more to the story than you’d think! St. Nicholas, pray for us! Read more: Rare planetary alignment to make "Christmas star" this December https://bit.ly/Aleteia_FBHelpingPurgatory #DearSanta #SantaClause #StNicholas #Saints #Spirituality #Catholic #Faith #Prayer | Aleteia English | Facebook

342K views · 2.5K reactions | Santa Claus is a kind and jolly gift-giver, but across Western Europe, anti-Santas are abound. Half-goat. Half-demon. Krampus, the mythical beast is said to haul naughty kids down to the underworld. Learn more about how the frightening presence of how Krampus evolved—and other counterparts to St. Nicholas during the holiday season: https://on.natgeo.com/4oQm12Q | National Geographic | Facebook