Santa derives from the Latin "Sanctus", which means "Saint" in English. Claus is thought to be Nordic, derived from Nicholas. Only the Catholic church (and Orthodox) recognizes saints.
However, the story of a man delivering toys on Christmas Eve in a red suit and a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer is a completely modern commercialized version of this great saint of the Holy Catholic Church. The greatest gift any priest (bishops are higher level priests) is Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
On the Catholic calendar, December 6 is the feast day of Saint Nicholas, not Christmas Eve or Christmas. However, all saints would honor the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Saint Nicholas of Myra, pray for us!
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