The Newcomers Club of Nevada County has been dedicated to giving a helping hand to those citizens having difficulty “making ends meet,” especially during the holidays. Ten years ago, these efforts became the Christmas Families Project — continuing the Spirit of Santa Claus. Originally Santa’s name was St. Nicholas, who was born in the third century in Patara, Greece (which is now on the southern coast of Turkey). At a very young age, he became a bishop and was known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need and his love for children. Through the centuries, the stories …