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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/kumquat_repub on 2023-10-29 00:31:02.

Original Title: Today I Learned Saint Nicholas became associated with secret gift-giving to children because it’s said he secretly gave a poor family money during the night. The father could not afford a dowry so his three daughters were destined to never marry and become sex workers without St. Nick’s help.