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Usually it's Sinterklaas, if you mean the "dutch Santa Claus". (If you mean the historic person, it's Sint Nicolaas.)
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Is there more than one way to spell Santa Claus?
His name used to be Saint Nicholas
How did saint nicholas' parents died?
Saint Nicholas' parents died when he was young, reportedly due to an epidemic in their town. They were wealthy, and after their passing, Nicholas inherited their fortune. Inspired by his Christian faith, he used his wealth to help the needy and support the poor, laying the foundation for his later reputation as a gift-giver.
How did the name Santa Claus come to be?
The popular American form Santa Claus originated as a mispronunciation of Dutch Sinterklaas (when Dutch people first came to America), which is a contracted form of Sint Nicolaas (Saint Nicholas). In many English-speaking countries outside the United States, Father Christmas is the name used. See Sources and Related Links for more information.
What does the Dutch word opa mean?
The Dutch word "opa" translates to "grandpa" in English. It is a term of endearment used to refer to one's grandfather.
Should saint be in caps?
Not the whole word. When used in a general sense there is no need for upper case. Some denominations refer to all Christians as saints, for example. Denominations that refer to special people from the past as saints would use an upper case S only when referring to a specific individual who is a saint. March 17 is in honor of Saint Patrick. St. is often used in place of Saint when used to refer to a specific person.
Who invented Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas was a real person and not an invention. However, in modern times his image has been used, mainly as a commercial icon, to sell everything from cars to cigarettes. Some attribute his Santa Claus image to the Coca Cola company.
What did Saint Nicholas do as a child?
Virtually nothing is known about the childhood of Saint Nicholas of Myra. While he was still quite young both of his parents died in an epidemic. He was taken in by his uncle, also named Nicholas, who was a bishop. At a young age Nicholas was drawn to the religious life. His uncle tonsured the young Nicholas as a reader and later ordained him a presbyter (priest).
What does it mean the Dutch word saampjes?
The Dutch word "saampjes" is an informal term that means "together" or "with someone." It is often used to refer to doing things in a group or with others.
Who thought of the name Santa Claus?
No one "came up with the idea". Santa originated from a real saint, Saint Nicholas, who would bring gifts to the poor. Santa Claus just evolved out of Saint Nicholas.
What is 'kitchen' in Dutch?
"Keuken" is a Dutch equivalent of "kitchen."The Dutch word also may refer to the expected food and cooking activities that go on in a kitchen. So it may be used loosely to refer to "food," "cooking" and "cookery." But whatever the activity, Dutch food has many interesting high points, among them the use of the country's cheeses as an appetizer, dessert or ingredient in a main dish.
How did the pa dutch receive their name?
The Pennsylvania Dutch got their name from the English word "Deutsch," which means German in German. The Dutch pronunciation of "Deutsch" led to the term "Dutch" being used to refer to the German-speaking immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania in the 17th and 18th centuries.
What was Saint Nick's last name?
Santa Claus's last name is Myra. St Nick's full name is St Nicholas of Myra-Claus is just alternative way to say 'Nick'.
