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Nicholas - Wikipedia Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos It originally derived from a combination of two Greek words meaning 'victory' and 'people' In turn, the name means "victory of the people "
St. Nicholas | Biography, Facts, Patron Saint, Legends . . . St Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints, is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St Nicholas Day He is one of the patron saints of children and of sailors
Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas patron . . . News Father Christmas Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas' patron saint's origin story The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th century
CHRISTMAS ORIGINS: St. Nicholas, the legend of Santa According to historians, the legend of Santa Claus dates back hundreds of years in modern-day Turkey Admired for his kindness, St Nicholas, a monk, became something of a legend The protector of children and sailors became the most popular saint in Europe (Getty images) He was likely born around the year 280 C E in Patara
St. Nicholas Day 2025 - The Old Farmers Almanac Many European countries celebrate the Feast of Sinterklaas—also known as St Nicholas— starting on the 5th of December, the eve of the day, by sharing candies, chocolate letters, small gifts, and riddles
Life of Nicholas - St. Nicholas Center The life of Nicholas, along with early and later associated miracles, are told in basic re-tellings These thirty-eight stories, drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, form the core of the St Nicholas tradition