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Santa Claus is known as the saint "Nicholas" for that most of you know in other types countries.

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Which saint became known by the name santa claus?

Saint Nicholas


What is Saint Nicholas also known as?

Saint Nicholas of Myra has become known as Santa Claus.Santa Claus


Santa Claus is also who?

Santa Claus is also a saint. His name is Saint Nick.


When did Saint Nicholas become known as Santa Claus?

For a complete history of the evolution of Santa Claus from Saint Nicholas click on this link. Be sure you continue the story with the link that follows the history of Santa in America.


Is Saint Christopher Santa?

No, Saint Christopher is not Santa Claus. Saint Christopher is a Christian martyr, known as the patron saint of travelers, while Santa Claus is a popular figure associated with Christmas and gift-giving.


Where did the name Santa Claus originate from?

Saint Nicholas, a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, is the original Santa Clause. He lived in Greece a long time ago and is the patron saint of children. That's why Santa is sometimes known as Saint Nick. "Santa Claus" is the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas.


What is Santa's name?

Santa Claus is also known as Saint Nicholas.


What century was Santa Claus born in?

It is said that saint nicholas, other wise known as Santa Claus, was born into a wealthy family in the fourth century.


Who is St.Nick?

Answer St. Nick is better known as Saint Nicholas but he is most poplar for Santa Claus. So St.Nick is really just Santa Claus.


What is the name for Santa Claus in Belgium?

In Belgium Santa Claus is known as Père Noël, Kerstman, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nicholas.


Is Santa Claus the backward name for the devil?

No. "Satan" backward is "Natas". Santa means "saint". Santa Claus means Saint Nicholas.


Is Saint Nicolas Santa Claus?

i think its the other way around... Santa Claus is (loosely based on) saint Nicholas