1. Saint Nicholas - Noun
2. Saint Nicholas - Proper noun
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
Source: WordNetChristmas costumes typically portray characters such as Santa Claus (developed from Saint Nicholas ). Source: Internet
Ettlinger & Ettlinger:19 His first documented work was the Baronci altarpiece for the church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Città di Castello, a town halfway between Perugia and Urbino. Source: Internet
In Northbridge every December is the San Nicola (Saint Nicholas) Festival, which involves a pageant followed by a concert, predominantly in Italian. Source: Internet
The latter two completed his design for an altarpiece of the Vision of Saint Nicholas ( San Nicola da Tolentino, Rome ) using two separate marble pieces linked together in one event and place, yet successfully separating the divine and earthly spheres. Source: Internet
Restoration of Saint Nicholas' original church is currently underway, with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2007 permitting Divine Liturgy to be celebrated at the site, and contributing 40,000 Turkish Lira to the project. Source: Internet
Saint Nicholas traditionally appeared in bishop's attire, accompanied by helpers, inquiring about the behaviour of children during the past year before deciding whether they deserved a gift or not. Source: Internet