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The real Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the third century and was known for giving gifts secretly. Because of this, the Christmas Saint Nicholas was based on him.

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"Who is saint Nicholas"?

Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.


Who is the real Saint Nick?

Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, was the original Saint Nick.


What is Santa's real name in the US?

Saint Nicholas


Who was the real Saint Nicholas?

Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.


Who was Saint Nicholas for real?

Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.


What country was the real Saint Nicholas from?

Nicholas of Myra was from Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.


Is Santa based on a real person?

Yes! He is based on Saint Nicholas.


The real Saint Nicholas was born in what modern day country?

The real Saint Nicholas was born in the modern-day country of Turkey. He was born in the ancient city of Patara, which is located in present-day Antalya province in southern Turkey.


What is Santa full name?

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What is Santa Claus' real name and where was he born?

Saint Nicholas, Byzantium (Turkey)


Is there any link between the devil and st nick?

No. "Saint Nick" is short for "Saint Nicholas," who was a real person.


What was santas Claus real name?

Nicholas. Claus is a German nickname for Nicholas. They called him Santa Claus while in English he was properly called Saint Nicholas. The Americans adopted the German nickname for him. The English called him "Father Christmas".