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3 posted on 12/06/2013 8:03:09 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

Did you ever think about the costume that clothes Santa Claus? The colors represent the Bishop’s vestments of those days. Red and White.

Interesting.


4 posted on 12/06/2013 8:05:35 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

When he wasn’t handing out gifts to children, St. Nicholas was punching heretics in the face.

Bring it on. Happy feast of St. Nicholas!


5 posted on 12/06/2013 8:20:29 PM PST by NKP_Vet
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To: Salvation

thanks!


9 posted on 12/07/2013 1:53:23 AM PST by Nevadan
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