Roy Elal
Ms. Moore
Humanities, 8B
17 March 2012
Saint Nicholas, born in 270 A.D., was at one point of his life the bishop of Myra, a town in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He died in 310 A.D. on December 6, which is why his feast is celebrated on that date. Saint Nicholas, who is recognized for his great generosity, is the patron saint of little children and school children.
Ms. Moore
Humanities, 8B
17 March 2012
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, born in 270 A.D., was at one point of his life the bishop of Myra, a town in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He died in 310 A.D. on December 6, which is why his feast is celebrated on that date. Saint Nicholas, who is recognized for his great generosity, is the patron saint of little children and school children.
The feast of Saint Nicholas was abolished on some European countries after the Protestant reformation of the 16th century. The Dutch, however, have preserved this ancient Catholic custom, and small Dutch children still await the visit of Sinter Klaas (Saint Nicholas) on the night of December 6.
Saint Nicholas, is also know as modern-day Santa Claus, who is a fictional character in young childrens minds, like the tooth fairy. Santa Claus is supposed to come on Christmas eve and put presents under the tree of the families who celebrate Christmas.
Saint Nicholas Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas Santa Claus
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