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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.
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.
Where does Santa get his name from?
Santa is a contraction of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a corruption of Saint Nicholas.
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.
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.
Is Santa Claus the backward name for the devil?
No. "Satan" backward is "Natas". Santa means "saint". Santa Claus means Saint Nicholas.
Where did Santa origionate from?
Santa originates from Saint Nicholas. He is a Christian saint who was known for leaving little presents for children and others in need. He soon became known as Santa Claus. He was born in a Grecian city.
