Άγιος Νικόλαος in the original Greek.
In Greek Νικόλαος,
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas, Byzantium (Turkey)
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.
Saint Nicholas. In French, that name is Saint Niclaus which pronounced santnikloss. If you say that fast, it becomes "Santa Claus."
Definitely! Another name for Santa is Saint Nicholas and if Santa is a Saint how can he not be real!? Its almost Christmas now so be good!
His real name is Nicholas ! Thats why we call him St. Nicholas.his name is ST. NICHOLAS (your a jerk for posting what you said first is you dont know dont tell them)That is debatable; some say it is Nicholas, Saint Nicholas. Some say it is Christopher Kringle, some say it is Kriss Kringle, and others say it is simple Santa Claus.
Nicholas. Claus is a German nickname for Nicholas. They called him Santa Claus while in English he was properly called Saint Nicholas. The Americans adopted the German nickname for him. The English called him "Father Christmas".
Chris Kringle (Kris Kringle?) Same pronouciation, but Im not sure about the spelling.
Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, was the original Saint Nick.
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.