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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 ...

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.

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 …

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. …

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 …