Saint Nicholas, the original Santa

Who Was St. Nicholas?

SAINT OF THE DAY Saint Nicholas, Bishop c. Third–Fourth Century December 6—Optional Memorial Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Russia, sailors, merchants, and children Santa Claus signed the Nicene Creed Traditions the world over are so embedded in the rhythms of daily life that their ubiquity goes unnoticed. Why a birthday cake with lighted candles? Why make a wish and then blow those candles out? The origin of this charming tradition is obscure. Why shake hands, toast by clinking glasses

Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving