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Nicholas, Saint

  1. A Greek fourth-century bishop , Nicholas was known for his kindness. Santa Claus is an English version of his Dutch name, Sinter Klaas. Legends about him, stating that he gave presents in secret to persons in trouble, contributed to the traditions surrounding Santa Claus.


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“This party [for Saint Nicholas Day] causes me pain,” he says.

She was standing at the angle of the terrace opposite the Church of Saint-Nicholas, and there feared no listeners.

Saint-Nicholas des Champs deliberates on the veto and begs the Assembly to suspend its vote.

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