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1 day ago · Saint Nicholas of Myra[ a] (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), [ 3][ 4][ b] also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire. [ 7][ 8] Because of the many miracles attributed to his ...
3 days ago · In Greece, Saint Nicholas does not carry an especial association with gift-giving, as this tradition is carried over to St. Basil of Caesarea, celebrated on New Year's Day. St. Nicholas is the protector of sailors, he is considered the patron saint of the Greek Navy, military and merchant alike, and his day is marked by festivities aboard all ...
Jul 26, 2024 · Saint Nicholas was buried in Myra, and in 1087, his bones were stolen by merchant sailors from Italy. Thankfully, the remains were found and are now stored in Saint Nicholas church in Italy, Bari. Saint Nicholas in America. Not all countries have given up Saint Nicholas as the gift-fiver during the Protestant Reformation.
Jul 23, 2024 · Santa Claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint. Father Christmas fills the role in many European countries. Somebody Knew I Was Coming, a depiction ...
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- Today’s most common depiction of Santa Claus is of a portly white-bearded gentleman dressed in a red suit with a black belt and white fur trim, bla...
- Santa Claus is said to live at the North Pole with his wife, where he spends the year making toys with the help of his elves. There he receives let...
- The Dutch are credited with transporting the legend of St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) to New Amsterdam (now New York City), along with the custom of gi...
- It is said that on Christmas Eve Santa Claus loads his sleigh with toys and flies around the world, drawn by nine reindeer. Stopping at each child’...
- While it is tough to catch Santa Claus on Christmas Eve when he is said to come down the chimney, it is possible to spot Santa in shopping malls an...
4 days ago · But Nicholas made him promise to keep the secret.The story is likely the explanation for why the modern Christmas character of Santa Claus brings his gifts for children under the cover of night.” It is said that Saint Nicholas continued this tradition of secret gift-giving on Christmas Eve each year, and it wasn’t until after he died that ...
1 day ago · Nicholas II (Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov; [d] 18 May [ O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) or Nikolai II was the last reigning Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. During his reign, Nicholas gave support to the economic and political reforms promoted ...
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Jul 30, 2024 · Jefferson Health has received a $4 million gift from the Karabots Foundation to install leading-edge diagnostic equipment in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Diagnostic Center and the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Interventional Radiology Suite at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital. The generous donation will fund the purchase, installation ...
