Roman Claus

Roman Claus is the older cousin of Santa Claus aka Saint Nicholas. He was born around 265 AD to Santa's uncle named Nicholas, the younger brother of Santa's father named Theophanes, and Nicholas's wife named Johanna. When Santa was born around March 15, 270 AD, a five-year-old Roman made an oath to be a great older cousin. However, his oath wasn't entirely kept as he grew jealous of his younger cousin being the centre of attention over the years. When young Santa went missing on Christmas Day 273 AD, Theophanes, Nonna (Santa's mother), Johanna, and Nicholas all went looking for him, Roman didn't. Roman and Santas' parents found out that Santa secretly gave out presents to paupers. Roman then grew even more jealous and said to himself "Perhaps if I go missing, people will think more of me". Just like his younger cousin, he was from Greece. However, while Santa eventually relocated himself to the North Pole, Roman relocated himself to what is now known as North America. While Santa lived in a workshop with Mrs. Claus, elves, and reindeer, Roman just lived as a hermit. It wasn't until around 2007 when Roman was invited to the North Pole after telling a bunch of children that Santa is "just a big, fat showoff" and also beginning to grow a heart by telling a young African-American boy named Samuel that he could "be his father". Samuel was also homeless and someone who Roman could relate to as nobody knew his name. He developed a great relationship with Samuel as well and even brought him up to the North Pole with him. After spending some time with his younger cousin, the two of them quarreled quite a bit. Roman was sent out of the North Pole after marking all of the naughty kids as nice. It was only the morning before Christmas and Roman was brought back. Santa was sick so Roman and Samuel took over the delivering presents job. Roman also rightfully convinced Santa that there is "no naughty list" and that all kids deserve presents, even if they are a bit flawed. Santa and Roman also sincerely apologized to each other and accepted each other's apologies. If it weren't for Samuel, Roman and Santa would've probably never gotten along like they do now. Their fighting greatly upset Samuel and he even told both of them "That's NOT what Christmas is all about!" Roman and Samuel currently live in the North Pole alongside Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all of the reindeer and elves. They have helped make toys ever since.