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That the apostles Bartholomew (died August 24, 1st century A.D.?) and Thomas (died December 21, A.D. 72) were successful proselytizers, bishoprics were established in key locations, Jesuits were permitted entrance in the sixteenth century, and the Italian embassy operates the only recognized Christian Church in the Islamic Republic are reasons why Santa Claus is part of Afghanistan's culture. The first three above-mentioned factors were critical to the consolidation of Christianity -- albeit as a minority religion -- while the fourth may be credited for the introduction of the cultural components -- such as Santa Claus -- into Christian Afghani life.

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