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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.
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Where did the story Saint Nicholas come from and what did they call him?
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
How long has Saint Nicholas been dead?
Saint Nicholas has been dead since December 6, 343. Saint Nicholas was referred to as the "wonderworker", and his likeness has attributed to the story of Santa Claus.
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.
How old was Saint Nicholas of Myra when he died?
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
Where did the story Saint Nicholas come from and what did they call him?
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
How long has Saint Nicholas been dead?
Saint Nicholas has been dead since December 6, 343. Saint Nicholas was referred to as the "wonderworker", and his likeness has attributed to the story of Santa Claus.
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 does saint nickolas come?
Saint Nicholas Day is December 6.
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.
What is Santa full name?
saint nicholas claws
What is Saint Nicholas' last name?
At the time of Saint Nicholas of Myra people did not have last names. If he had addtional names we are not aware of them.
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.
What was the nationality of Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
