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  2. Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia

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    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.

  3. Santa Claus - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. Nick St. Nicholas - Wikipedia

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    Nick St. Nicholas (born Klaus Karl Kassbaum on September 28, 1941) is a German-Canadian musician [1] who was the bassist of the rock band Steppenwolf in the late ...

  5. How old is Santa? History on the saint, how he became ...

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    Here's a history lesson on ol' Saint Nick. How old is Santa? Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports. This would make Santa ...

  6. What is St. Nicholas Day? How the German and Dutch holiday ...

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    St. Nicholas was named a saint by the church on Dec. 6, which is the same day he is believed to have died in 343 A.D. The day is celebrated as a feast day.

  7. When is St. Nick's Day and why do so many in Wisconsin ... - AOL

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    According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop who is also the patron saint of Russia, Greece and children. His feast day is Dec ...

  8. Saint Nicholas Day - Wikipedia

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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]

  9. Santa tracker 2024 is live! From NORAD to apps, see when St ...

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    While the website offers kids and the young at heart plenty of fun and reindeer games via Santa’s Village throughout December, on Christmas Eve, the site becomes a full-blown St. Nick-tracking ...