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There was once a bishop named Nicholas who lived in Turkey. Not much is known about him, but he was said to be very kind to children in need. After he died, the church made him the saint of children. Why does St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus, wear red and white? Because that’s what Catholic bishops wear!
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