When you look at this picture what do you see? It's my assumption that you see the faces of a million smiling children as they open presents and reindeer prancing about, cookies and milk, roast ham, and holiday cheer. However, you forget the origin of this man called "Santa". You may have heard this story, and it is true. The truth is jolly old Saint Nick is the Patron Saint of Prostitutes, that's right. It's said that Saint Nicholas is almost always seen with three bags or balls as well, symbolizing the three bags of gold he tossed through the chimney of the home of a poor man in his village for the daughters' dowry, so they would not be sold as prostitutes. Thus he is also seen as the "gift-giver.
