Change: AmericaAmericaSt. Nicholas made his first inroads into American popular culture towards the end of the 18th century.century. In December 1773, and again in 1774, a New York newspaper reported that groups of Dutch families had gathered to honor the anniversary of his death. The   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 624)

Change: 18th-century America's Santa Claus was not the only St. Nicholas-inspired gift-giver to make an appearance at Christmastime. Similar figures were popular all over the world.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 618)