What's the Difference Between Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas?
Santa Claus belongs to childhood;
St. Nicholas models for all of life.
Santa Claus was developed to boost Christmas sales, the commercial Christmas message;
St. Nicholas told the story of Christ and peace, goodwill toward all, the hope-filled Christmas message.
Santa Claus encourages consumption;
St. Nicholas encourages compassion.
Santa Claus appears each year to be seen and heard for a short time;
St. Nicholas surrounds us always.
Santa Claus flies through the air from the North Pole;
St. Nicholas walked the earth caring for those in need.
Santa Claus isn't bad;
St. Nicholas is just better.