Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos. It originally derived from a combination of two …

Dec 20, 2025 · St. Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints, is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas. In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. …

Dec 22, 2025 · News Father Christmas Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas' patron saint's origin story The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th …

This is the real home of St. Nicholas—and it’s not the North Pole A coastal drive from Dalaman to Antalya leads through Roman theaters, Byzantine islands, buried basilicas, and ongoing ...

Dec 1, 2025 · Many European countries celebrate the Feast of Sinterklaas—also known as St. Nicholas— starting on the 5th of December, the eve of the day, by sharing candies, chocolate letters, …

Jun 11, 2025 · Nicholas is most often used as a boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Nicholas.

3 days ago · Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "people of victory". Nicholas is the 118 ranked male name by popularity.

The life of Nicholas, along with early and later associated miracles, are told in basic re-tellings. These thirty-eight stories, drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, form …

Dec 11, 2025 · Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, is one of the most revered figures in Christian history. Known today as the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus, the real St. Nicholas …

Dec 6, 2024 · Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop of the ancient Greek city of Myra (modern-day Demre, Turkey). During his life he gained the reputation of uncommon concern for the needs of …