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Nicholas
[ nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs ]
noun
- of Cu·sa [kyoo, -z, uh], 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German Nikolaus von Cusa.
- Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.
- Saint, flourished 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.
- a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”
Nicholas
/ ˈɪəə /
noun
- Nicholas, Saint4th-century4th-centuryMLycianRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: saint Saint. 4th-century ad bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec 6 See also Santa Claus
Example Sentences
Last April, during an interview, external for her upcoming film The Idea of You she is seen alongside co-star and fellow Arsenal fan Nicholas Galitzine watching and celebrating a goal.
“Sometimes basketball can be amazing and it can be cruel as well,” Nicholas Batum said.
Nicholas Jennaway, defending, said Gould had been going through difficulties at work and his personal life at the time of the incidents.
The world's only professional one-handed concert pianist, Nicholas McCarthy, makes his Proms debut, playing a concerto originally written for Paul Wittgenstein, after he lost his right arm during World War One.
Nicholas Prosper, 19, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 49 years for murdering his mother, brother and sister in Luton last year.
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Is St. Nicholas Day?
isSt. Nicholas Day?
St. Nicholas Day is a Christian holiday—the feast day of Saint Nicholas.
Saint Nicholas is best known as the basis of the legendary Santa Claus. As a bishop in Asia Minor around the 4th century c.e., he was known for his generosity and as a protector of children. He is the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants, and of Russia and Greece.
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated by Catholics and members of the Eastern Orthodox Church, among other Christians.
Celebration of St. Nicholas Day sometimes involves children laying out their shoes (or sometimes socks) on the night before in the hopes that treats are placed in them overnight (much like the tradition of Christmas stockings).
When isSt. Nicholas Day?
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated each year on December 6. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is celebrated on December 19.
More information and context onSt. Nicholas Day
December 6 was chosen as the date for Saint Nicholas’s feast day because it was the date he died. As a bishop, Nicholas became known as a generous protector of children, and many legends are associated with him. Eventually, some of these legends are thought to have blended with others to form the modern legend of Santa Claus.
In one story, Nicholas was said to have anonymously given three poor girls their dowry by dropping bags of coins down their chimney. The coins were saved from the fire by falling into stockings that had been placed over the fire to dry.
are some terms that often get used in discussing St. Nicholas Day?
How isSt. Nicholas Day discussed in real life?
St. Nicholas is among the most well-known Christian saints, particularly for his association with Santa Claus. St. Nicholas Day is especially associated with some traditions that are similar to Christmas traditions, such as children getting little gifts in socks or shoes.
Happy St Nicholas Day!
Old St Nick, now better known as Father Christmas/ Santa Claus, had "a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him."
This practice is celebrated today on his feast day & Day.
Ho ho ho!— Mark Rees (@reviewwales)
I noticed how all my friends born on a major feast day, like that of St. Demetrios, or St. Katherine, would be named after the saint.
So I really missed the opportunity to have St. Nicholas to be my patron given how my birthday is on St. Nicholas' day.
— Bryan Cheong (@bryancsk)
The kids have their reading assignment for St Nicholas’ Day at church.
The depths of winter loom closer.
— Stuart Somerville (@Stuthefarmer)
Try usingSt. Nicholas Day!
In which month does St. Nicholas Day take place?
A. December
B. January
C. August
D. October
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