Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, was the original Saint Nick.
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
Nicholas of Myra was from Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
Yes! He is based on Saint Nicholas.
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.
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Saint Nicholas, Byzantium (Turkey)
No. "Saint Nick" is short for "Saint Nicholas," who was a real person.
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".