The legend of Santa Claus, or Father Christmas, dates back to sometime around 280 A.D. when a monk named St Nicholas lived in Patara, near modern-day Turkey. St Nicholas was renowned for his generosity and kindness; he notoriously snuck down a chimney into the house of a poor man and his three daughters to fill their stockings with money for a dowry. His kind deads led to his establishment as the patron saint of children (and sailors).
Kids have felt compelled to pick up crayons and put their experiences to paper
Whether in war-torn Ukraine, Laos or Spain, a lot can be learnt from the art created by kids living in war-torn regions across place and time.
