The real Santa Claus is buried in Bari. CNN also reports on the city of Saint Nicholas

CNN Travel shines a spotlight on St. Nicholas, the patron saint of Bari and symbol of the Santa Claus legend

Bari is once again in the news on CNN , but this time the protagonist is Saint Nicholas , the patron saint of Bari and symbol of the legend of Santa Claus .

An article published in CNN's "Travel" tells the story of the bishop of Myra, along with several accompanying interviews to better understand the cult of Saint Nicholas, the traditions of the people of Bari, and the strong connection between "Santa Claus" and Christmas . The article highlights how Saint Nicholas in Bari is considered a "local hero" precisely because of some of his acts of generosity and charity towards sailors, merchants, women, and especially children. His gestures of giving gifts to the needy, in fact, form the basis of the connection between Saint Nicholas and the modern image of Santa Claus as the bringer of gifts during the Christmas holidays.

A figure, that of Saint Nicholas , who over time has become a central symbol of Christmas , particularly in cultures where the tradition of the Saint is rooted, whose remains rest in peace in the basement of the Basilica of Bari named after him.