Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

CCC of America, 1989

$14.99

DVD 30 minutes

Now in English, Spanish & French

Ages: 4-8

Animated story based on fact and tradition. A bit long for young ones.

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• Saint Nicholas: The Real Story

Stuart Lachlan Bennett

Vision Video, 2015

$10.82

DVD 55 minutes

In depth look at the life and times of St. Nicholas. Scenes from the places he lived, expert commentary about historical and scientific discoveries, along with some of the saint's stories

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In Search of Santa Claus: the truth behind a story you thought you knew

Infinity Entertainment Group for Smithsonian Networks, 2009

Ages: youth-adult

$9.98

DVD 47 minutes

Documentary history, tracing the development of the legends, primarily focusing on Myra (Demre, Turkey), Bari, Italy, the Lido of Venice, St. Nicholas icon in Bertscheid, Germany, up through the examination of the relics in Bari and the Lido and the reconstruction of his face in 2004.

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The Saints' Gallery: Volume III: Saints for All Seasons
Volume IV: Early Church Leaders

Oblate Media, 1996, 2012

All ages

List: $19.99
DVD with Vol. III & IV

42 minutes, the Nicholas segment is about 5 minutes

Vol. III: Mary, Queen of Saints, Saints Patrick, Nicholas Valentine, Mary Magdalen

Vol. IV: Saints Peter, Clare of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, Paul

Nice introduction, illustrated primarily with classic religious art

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The Saints: Series One
St. Nicholas: They called him the Wonder-Worker
St. Nicholas, St. Haralambos, St. Anthony

Ellinas Multimedia

Ages: 7-adult

List: $24.95

DVD 30 minutes

Orthodox priests and iconographers discuss the life and significance of St. Nicholas. Find out why he is the "real Santa," what happened at the Council of Nicaea, and much more.

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Where is Winky's Horse
Waar is het Paard van Sinterklaas?

BosBros Film-TV Productions; kaBOOM! Entertainment, Peace Arch Home Entertainment, 2007, 2009

List $9.99

DVD 80 minutes

Family entertainment

English, French

Sequel to "Winky's Horse;" Winky is finally allowed to ride—what happens to Sinterklaas' horse Amerigo?

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Winky's Horse
Het Paard van Sinterklaas

BosBros Film-TV Productions; kaBOOM! Entertainment, Peace Arch Home Entertainment, 2005, 2008

Family entertainment

List $9.99

English, French

DVD 95 minutes

Sweet story of young Chinese girl, Winky, who comes to the Netherlands. Everything is different, and hard, for her. Story tells of her introduction to Sinterklaas and her dream of having a horse.

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Becoming Santa

Featuring Jack Sanderson

Cinema Libre Studio, 2011

List: $19.95

DVD 93 minutes

For adults and children who have already figured things out

This documentary tells about a man who lost the Christmas spirit and decided to try to recapture it by becoming Santa for one season. He bleaches his beard, buys a Santa suit and heads off to Santa school. Along the way Santa's story is told and St. Nicholas Center helps tell about the original St. Nicholas.

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Lily and the Legend of Santa Claus

Lisa Laird

Pockets Full of Fun, 2012

Elementary age

List: $10.00

DVD 28 minutes

Ventriloquist, 2 puppets and Santa

Lily is disgruntled because she didn't get her wish from Santa last year and has decided he isn't real. A visit from Santa tells the story of St. Nicholas along with a lesson in kindness and sharing.

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Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving

VeggieTales, Big Idea, 2009

List: $14.98 DVD

DVD 45 minutes

Ages: 4-8

Animated story features Veggie characters in a fanciful tale. The story, taking liberties with Nicholas' tradition, portrays a lost little boy who travels to find meaning only to return home where a classic selfish villain has taken over, prohibiting all kinds of gift giving. With usual Veggie humor and appeal, there is a nice emphasis on giving. This tale may encourage further investigation to find the real story of Saint Nicholas.

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