Where was the original Saint Nick born?

Answer 1

St. Nick, also known as St. Nicholas, was bishop in Dymra. He was known for his secret gift giving, and is the parton saint of Sailors and children.

More recently, St. Nick has been translated into Santa Claus. The most recognizable images of Santa Claus seen today are based on initial artwork produced for the Coca-Cola company.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic Answerfrom Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices by Ann Ball, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. C 2003

St. Nicholas of Myra was a bishop in Asia Minor in the fourth century, his feast day is December 6. Although he is a true, historical figure, he is best known in legends, often far fetched and often childish. Nevertheless, he was famous for his charity. In the United States, St. Nicholas, is one of the threads of the origin of Santa Claus. The name is derived from the Dutch dialect form of his name, Sinte Klaas.

In Europe, St. Nicholas does not come on Christmas Eve as he does in America, but on the eve of his own feast, the night before December 6. Instead of coming down the chimney, he rings the doorbell. He carries a bag on his back containing cookies and fruits. St. Nick questions the youngsters about their behavior and their future intentions. If he is pleased, he gives them a treat with the promise of something more on Christmas, when the Christ Child, not the saint, will bring the promised gifts. In some countries he is accompanied by a helper, a frightening figure whose job is to punish those children who have not been good. Because Nicholas was quite young when he became a bishop, a custom arose in medieval England of celebrating St. Nicholas' Day by selecting a boy from the cathedral choir to be a mock-bishop for a term of office from December 6-28. In full Episcopal regalia and followed by a magnificent entourage, the boy-bishop put on a hilarious burlesque of the pomp and dignity of a real bishop. This custom was revived in several English cathedral towns in the middle of the past century.

Answer 3

The original Saint Nick was Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra was born in an area that is part of modern day Turkey.

Answer 4

Nicholas of Myra is believed to have been born on March 15, 270 AD, at Patara, Lycia, a Greek colony in what today is known as modern Turkey.

Answer 5

Yes, Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century noted for his generosity.