Suddenly, Santa Claus is perfectly real person. St. Nikolaus (Άγιος Νικόλαος) was a Greek who lived in Likiya aorund 270-345 AD. He was archbishop of town of Mira, Likiya (now Demre, Turkey). Known for miracles and kindness. Also, it is known that on one of ecumenical councils he effectively closed rant of heretic Ares (Ἄρειος, account him as modern liberal :) ) with a direct punch into the Ares face. Perfect example to follow today, meanwhile.

In Western culrure he become Santa Claus for the story when St. Nikolaus tried to help a family in need who was ready to even sell three daughters to avoid their starvation. Nikolaus trying to be unnoticed periodically throw a small bag with coins into family house window, and once this bag landed in a sock that was drying near stove. Father of family wanted to know who is his savior once caught Nikolaus and was amased that so high priest helping poor family. Nikolaus asked him to keep that in secret.

So, that "Santa Claus does not exist" narrative is false. He existed physically, and if you are a Christian, you should believe in the life after death and Saints, so St. Nikolaus AKA Santa Claus is perfectly real person and he is alive for every Christian.

Interesting, that this "Santa Claus does not exist" narrative is devoted to eliminate a character of St, Nikolaus from the tradition, but not a rithual of Christmas gifts. Think why. :)