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Who was St. Nicholas?

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 9/14/2023

Nicholas was a 4th century bishop of Myra in what is today modern Turkey. He was noted for his holiness and generosity to the poor. His feast day is December 6. Not to be confused with Santa Claus who is a purely commercial figure.

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