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Source: BBC Radio 4 "Book of the Week" Tuesday 13 Dec 2005

Roundup

Santa -- A Life, 2nd of 5 [15min]

The Byzantine bishop, Saint Nicholas, becomes the saint of all things nautical and embarks on his long journey around the world towards his modern role as Santa Claus.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Book of the Week" Tuesday 13 Dec 2005