If you mean Saint Nicholas as in Santa Claus, then it would be the same as in America.
No, they are two distinct individuals.
In English speaking countries, it is Santa Claus or Father Christmas, which would be the same in Australia. In Sweden, for instance, it is Jultomten! Other names, depending on the country and language, are Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa.
In the UK, the most preferable title is 'Father Christmas', yet the name 'Santa Claus' is also used.
Chris Kringle (Kris Kringle?) Same pronouciation, but Im not sure about the spelling.
The gift-giver for Christmas in Russia is Ded Moroz, also known as Father Frost or Grandfather Frost. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia, and was the original gift-giver. The feast day of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on 6 December.
Hannakuh, the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated around the same time Christians celebrate Christmas.
Father Christmas traditionally gives naughty children coal as a symbolic way to encourage good behavior. It is meant to serve as a reminder that their actions have consequences and to motivate them to be better in the future.
Christmas Day is December 25 and St. Nicholas Day is December 6.
The word “Christmas” comes from the “Christ mass” or “Mass of Christ”. The “mas” part of “Christmas” is the same as the word Catholics still use for a church service - a mass. It comes from the time when every saint had their own saint's day on which a mass or communion service was said in their memory.
No. It falls between the 21st and the 23rd of December it is a 3 day festival :)
Different religions celebrate Christmas in different ways. People say that Jesus was born on Christmas but in fact History is wrong. There is a saint that was born on Christmas so they moved Jesus birthday to the same day. I would say research who the saint is because I am not sure on his name. Hope my answer helped you x