The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named Saint Nicholas. He was born around 280 AD in middle eastern Turkey. It is said that he gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick. It said he saved three sisters from being sold into slavery by their father by providing them with a dowry so they could be married. His popularity spread, and he became known far and wide as the protector of childre

Around this time of the year, the lines are drawn: There are those who will go dashing through the snow, and those who run and hide; some who will totally reject the idea behind Santa Claus and others who overlook the spiritual aspects of Christmas.  Whichever you are, just remember we’ve all been given the same gift of life on this earth.  A precious gift that begins to fade away the day it is opened.  Use your time wisely and don’t forget - no matter how you spend your Chri