Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb of St. Nicholas

Re:Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb o... by rbanffy on Monday October 16, 2017 @09:13AM (#15482914)

Again? ;-)

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Re:Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb o... by exelius on Monday October 16, 2017 @09:30AM (#15482990)

At least it’s not running with the cringe titles this article had on CNN: “Don’t tell kids, Santa is dead!” I’m being serious.

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Re:Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb o... by AdmiralAsshat on Monday October 16, 2017 @12:00PM (#15484181)

Don't tell the parents: Saint Nicholas was considered the Patron Saint of Prostitutes, due to a story in which he gave money to a man's three daughters for their dowry, who otherwise would have been sold into prostitution.

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Re:Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb o... by strictnein on Monday October 16, 2017 @09:54AM (#15483189)

Although it is in the article:

   The bad news: Santa Claus is definitely dead.

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Re:Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb o... by rbanffy on Monday October 16, 2017 @10:08AM (#15483274)

The good news: Santa is real.

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Re:Turkish archaeologists say they have uncovered the tomb o... by rogerthis on Monday October 16, 2017 @10:40PM (#15488252)

Well, if the church concluded he is a saint, then he is alive and kicking.

St Nicholas, pray for us!

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