Sense Sonnet - Pumper

Evolving St. Nick

Saint Nicholas from long ago
In the third century did be
Known for the gifts he did bestow
Upon the children secretly.
Stories passed through the centuries
Across all Europe and beyond
Of this Saint's generosities,
Forging into a yuletide bond.
As Europeans settled in
America the tales were told.
The modern version did begin,
Recasting new this Saint of old.

From the Dutch, Sinterklaas became
The Santa Claus of worldwide fame.