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Saint Nicholas Day, also called the "Feast of Saint Nicholas", observed on 6 December (or on its eve on 5 December) in Western Christian countries, and on 19 December in Eastern Christian countries using the old church Calendar, is the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra; it falls within the season of Advent. [3]
Saint Nicholas of Myra [a] (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), [3] [4] [b] also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
According to the Greek Herald, the boats are usually decorated on Dec. 6, the feast of St. Nicholas, who in addition to his Christmas connections also happens to be the patron saint of sailors.
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during excavation. See the photos.
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The miraculous apparition of St. Nicholas at the First Ecumenical Council (325) [7] [note 9] The Wonderworking icon of St. Nicholas the Drenched of St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kiev. [7] Name Day of Royal Passion-Bearer Tsar Nicholas II (1918)
Sinterklaas (Dutch: [ˌsɪntərˈklaːs] ⓘ) or Sint-Nicolaas (Dutch: [sɪnt ˈnikoːlaːs] ⓘ) is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children.Other Dutch names for the figure include De Sint ("The Saint"), De Goede Sint ("The Good Saint") and De Goedheiligman ("The Good Holy Man").