St. Nicholas Day

2023 - 12 - 5

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When is St. Nicholas Day? What to know about the Christian saint ... (NBC10 Boston)

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America's secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide. But Saint Nicholas' origin...

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When is St. Nicholas Day and where and why is it celebrated? (AS English)

Saint Nicholas, more famously known as Santa Claus, has an important role to play on Christmas Day. However, he has his very own day of celebration.

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How does St. Nicholas Day differ from Christmas? (cleveland.com)

St. Nicholas Day celebrations vary across Europe and the Middle East on Dec. 5 or 6. Not officially observed nationally in the United States, most Americans ...

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Wednesday is Saint Nicholas Day! Here's how you can celebrate the ... (WLKY Louisville)

On December 6, we recognize the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus.

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That's St. Nicholas of Bari, a small town on the Adriatic Coast of Italy. Some of his relics are in a Church there, but he served as a Bishop in Armenia and was ...

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What is the history behind St. Nicholas Day? (CW33 NewsFix)

So of course, the majority of Americans know about Santa Claus. But have you heard of the muse, Saint Nicholas?

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When Is Saint Nicholas Day 2023? Plus How to Celebrate (Newsweek)

Although Saint Nicholas is associated with gift-giving and contributed to our modern understanding of Santa Claus, you shouldn't confuse his holiday with ...

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Saint Nicholas Day: What is it and how can you celebrate? (WWLP.com)

December 6th is Saint Nicholas Day, which recognizes the third-century saint that became an inspiration for the Santa Claus we all know today.

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