Saint Nicholas Patron Saint of Children and Generosity
St Nicholas served as bishop of Myra in Asia Minor during the 300s. He became famed for generosity as gifts from him were believed by many. The Netherlands chose him as patron saint of children and his fame spread, shaping Christmas spirit today.
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St. Nicholas
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Worldwide names for the Christmas figure recognized
In France he is Pere Noel in Italy La Berona and in Switzerland Christkindly. Across nations children know him as the kind symbol of Christmas.
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Pere Noel
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