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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
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 LeadersOblate Media, 1996, 2012
All ages
List: $19.99
DVD with Vol. III & IV42 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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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 SinterklaasBosBros 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
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
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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