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The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.

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Which country does Saint Nicholas come from?

St. Nicholas came from a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today we call the area part of Turkey.


Where did the story of Saint Nicholas originally come from and what did they call him?

Nicholas of Myra was from the Greek Colony of Patara in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey. In Greek his name is Ἅγιος Νικόλαος.


Where did the story of Saint Nicholas originally come from?

The real St. Nicholas was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Myra, a town in Asia Minor, now known as Turkey. He was known for his generosity to the poor and love of children. He did most of his good deeds in secrecy. His feast day is celebrated on December 6. Somewhere along the line he was abducted in recent centuries and turned into a fictional St. Nicholas - Santa Claus.


Where did the story of Saint Nicholas come from?

The real St. Nicholas was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Myra, a town in Asia Minor, now known as Turkey. He was known for his generosity to the poor and love of children. He did most of his good deeds in secrecy. His feast day is celebrated on December 6. Somewhere along the line he was abducted in recent centuries and turned into a fictional St. Nicholas - Santa Claus.


Which country did St. Nicholas come from?

Nicholas of Myra came from the Greek colony of Patras in Asia Minor. Today that area is part of Turkey

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Which country does Saint Nicholas come from?

St. Nicholas came from a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today we call the area part of Turkey.


Where did the story of Saint Nicholas originally come from and what did they call him?

Nicholas of Myra was from the Greek Colony of Patara in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey. In Greek his name is Ἅγιος Νικόλαος.


What did the story of saint Nicholas originally come from and what did they call him?

Nicholas of Myra was from the Greek Colony of Patara in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey. In Greek his name is Ἅγιος Νικόλαος.


When does saint nickolas come?

Saint Nicholas Day is December 6.


What time does Saint Nicholas come in Guatemala?

If you mean Saint Nicholas as in Santa Claus, then it would be the same as in America.


When will Saint Nicholas come?

December 6, his feast day.


Where does the figure of santa Claus or fater Christmas come from?

saint nicholas !


Does Saint Nicholas come by sleigh?

No, he has no use for a sleigh as there is no snow in Heaven.


What night does Saint Nicholas come?

He comes the night of December5-6.


When does Saint Nick come?

The feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra falls on December the 5th each year.


What state did Saint Nicholas come from?

The real St. Nicholas was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Myra, a town in Asia Minor, now known as Turkey.


What did Saint Nicholas do to come up with Santa?

St. Nicholas did not come up with Santa. Santa was basically invented by the commercial industry as a gimmick to improve sales at Christmas. Nicholas, whose feast day is on December 6, is celebrated in many areas of the world, especially parts of Europe, but, in reality, has no connection to Christmas and, therefore, no connection to Santa.