He may be known as Santa Claus today, but his real name was Nicholas. His true story became today's legend of Santa Claus. A Christian bishop. Nicholas's generosity was based on a faith-filled response to God's own gift--His only Son, Jesus Christ. With the new paperback edition of Saint Nicholas,parents,teachers, and grandparents can teach children that Christmas is a time to remember how God showered His love upon us through Christ and that our gift-giving is in grateful response to that love.