the name Santa Claus is thought to be a variation of Saint Nicholas.
No, St. Nicholas is also Santa's name.
St. Nicholas of Myra died of natural causes and was not beaten to death. Another famous St. Nicholas (of Tolentino) also died of natural causes.
i think it is St. Nicholas.
The name comes from German. It is the name of St. Nicholas (St. Nick). St. Nicholas was a kind, giving man who gave presents to the poor.
Kleeschen is the name used in Luxembourg for St. Nicholas. He is the Santa Claus-like figure that visits on December 5.
Santa is often referred to as St. Nick, so Nick (for Nicholas) would be his first name. The name Santa came from the German name of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was kind and gave presents to the poor, because he had a giving, kind heart.
"Kleeschen" is another word for "St. Nicholas" in Luxembourg. St. Nicholas is a figure who brings gifts to children on December 6th in Luxembourgish tradition.
St. Nicholas of Myra
"St. Nicholas".
It's Sain Nicholas (St. Nick,for short)Nicholas.
Saint Nicholas. :)