For ten points, name this saint who provided the inspiration for the legend of Santa Claus.
Jesus and Mary allegedly presented this man with a copy of the Gospels and an omophorion after he was imprisoned for slapping Arius across the face at the First Council of Nicaea. In one story, he gave bags of gold to three poor girls who could not afford a dowry. This patron saint of sailors and fishermen also served as a Bishop of (*) Myra, and his namesake day is celebrated on December 6 and involves a tradition derived from his habit of donating coins in shoes and other gift-giving acts. For ten points, name this saint who provided the inspiration for the legend of Santa Claus.
Jesus and Mary allegedly presented this man with a copy of the Gospels and an omophorion after he was imprisoned for slapping Arius across the face at the First Council of Nicaea.
St. Nicholas of Myra [accept Santa Claus before the end; accept Bishop of Myra before mention]