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Was there a man named Saint Nick and was he the one who brought Christmas?
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There was a Saint Nicholas of Myra who was the bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as modern Turkey. Nicholas spent a number of years in prison under the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. He was very generous but kept his generosity a secret, anonymously leaving gifts of money for the poor late at night . He had a great love for children and is reported to have brought three young boys back to life who had been murdered and hidden in a barrel of salt brine. The feast day of Nicholas is December 6 and is observed in many countries by giving gifts to children. He has been hijacked and turned into Santa Claus and is now used as a non-Christian commercial figure in an effort to remove Christ from Christmas - the real reason for the season.
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Who brought Saint Nick to us?
God.
Which saint brought Christmas to Ireland in the 5th century?
St Nick brought xmas to Ireland. yes St. Nicholas visited Ireland. not St. Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland and that would have included a celebration of the Feast of Christmas.
What is Father Christmas called in the poem 'twas the night before Christmas?
Saint Nicholas or Saint Nick
What are the names you call Santa?
Santa Claus, Santa, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Old Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and "Jolly Ole Saint Nick"
Do Americans call Father Christmas saint nick?
It began as a mispronounciation of the Dutch Cinter Claus.
How do you say saint nick in England?
Father Christmas or Santa Claus
What is 'A Visit from Saint Nick' better known as?
"Twas the night before Christmas"
Which Christmas song has the initials 'LSN'?
"Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys.
What was three other name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nicholas. Father Christmas. Chris Kringle.
Which Saint was Santa named after?
Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch name Sinterklaas, which is a shortened form of Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas), a Christian saint known for his generosity and gift-giving.
What other names is Father Christmas known as?
- Santa Claus - Saint Nicholas - Pere Noel in French - Kris Kringle - Saint Nick
What was Saint Nick famous for?
Saint Nick is another name for Santa Claus. He is famous for going around the world on Christmas Eve giving gifts to good children or leaving coal for bad children.
