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The American Santa was inspired by the Dutch legend about Sinterklaas, which is a Dutch variation of the name Saint Nicholas. The Dutch brought the tradition of Sinterklaas with them to New Amsterdam (what is now New York City) in the 17th century. Santa Claus can be dated back in American culture to as early as 1773.
