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Who is St. Nicholas? Who is Santa Claus? Are they the same?

Find out here.

Around the World

Saint Nicholas traditions in many countries

How to Celebrate

Activities, crafts, recipes, stories & more

For Kids

Games, stories & other fun things

St. Nicholas Exhibit

In Alexandria, Virginia!

Crafts

For all ages

Gazetteer

Find St. Nicholas churches all over the world

Events

Visits from St. Nicholas—keeping the tradition alive all over the world

Church Year Resources

Celebrate the whole church year in your family

What’s New

  1. Saint Nicholas Speculaas Cookies
  2. St. Nicholas "Bread" Cookies
  3. St. Nicholas of Zarazsk
  4. Nicholas and Trafficking
  5. Lessons of life and leadership from the real St. Nicholas
  6. Saint Nicholas: Teacher of Faith
  7. On St. Nicholas, truth, magnanimity, holiness, and love
  8. Himno a San Nicolás
  9. Washington Irving and St. Nicholas
  10. Liturgy for December 6, 1870
  11. Sermon for a Visit by St. Nicholas
  12. St Nicholas Day Homily
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