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Saint Nicholas
(redirected from St Nicholas of Myra)

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Saint Nicholas or Saint Nick  (snt)
n.
Santa Claus.
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Noun1.Saint Nicholas - a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)Saint Nicholas - a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
Nicholas, St. Nicholas
2.Saint Nicholas - the legendary patron saint of childrenSaint Nicholas - the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle, Saint Nick, Santa, Santa Claus, St. Nick
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They believe the body of St Nicholas of Myra - who was the inspiration for Father Christmas - was brought here by the early crusaders and interred at Jerpoint Abbey, Co Kilkenny, in 1200.
IS ST NICK BURIED IN IRELAND? Body is brought here by early crusader by The Mirror (London, England)
But Jonathan was all smiles yesterday as he rejoined his pals at the St Nicholas of Myra parish centre in Francis Street.
TODDLER BEATS BRAIN BUG; Boy, 3, back at playschool after meningitis ... by Taylor, Richie / The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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