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He gave gifts to the people that needed them, not to the people that didn't need them and then he started to give them out to little good kids and then he became known as Santa Clause.
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∙ 8y agoNicholas was known for his generosity to those in need. Most of which was done in secret.
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What is Saint Nicholas also known as?
Saint Nicholas of Myra has become known as Santa Claus.Santa Claus
Was Saint Nicholas a bishop?
Saint Nicholas of Myra as a Catholic bishop known for his generosity.
What Catholic saint came to be known as Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas of Myra (Asia Minor) was a 4th century bishop from what is known today as Turkey.
Which saint is known as Father Christmas or Santa?
Saint Nicholas.
What is Pope Saint Nicholas I the patron saint of?
Pope Saint Nicholas I was pop from 858 until 867 and is also known as Saint Nicholas the Great. He is the patron saint of heart attack and headache sufferers.
Which saint became known by the name santa claus?
Saint Nicholas
Who is the real Saint Nicholas?
The real Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the third century and was known for giving gifts secretly. Because of this, the Christmas Saint Nicholas was based on him.
Who is the Christmas Saint Nickolas?
The Saint Nicholas of Christmas is based on Saint Nicholas, who was born in the third century in Asia Minor, and was known for giving gifts secretly.
Who was the real Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
Who was Saint Nicholas for real?
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
The real Saint Nicholas was born in what modern day country?
Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in what today is known as Turkey.
What country does Saint Nicholas belong to?
Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
