Matthew say that Jesus was born before the death of Herod the Great, which occurred 5 BC. Luke say he was born on the census held after Quirinius became governor of Judea which occurred 6 AD. Both accounts claim to record the same event. At least one of them must be wrong
The myths that have accrued around the figure of Saint Nicholas are the same as those that have accrued about the figure of Jesus of Nazareth. Fanciful tales that no one takes seriously
It should go without saying that everybody, with the exception Saved By The Lord and Yours True, is aware that Santa Claus refers to Saint Nicholas who was an actual historical person. I don't know why I bother to mention this, as I said it goes without saying.
One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter. I say that about both sides of the conflict. I have no skin in the game so hold no opinion except that the entire situation is horrible for all concerned.
The flaw with these questions is that you assume matter, energy etc came from somewhere. The universe is made of energy (matter is simply energy in concrete form) and since energy cannot be created or destroyed it must have always existed; IN SOME FORM.