Virginia Theological Seminary

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. "Manna" in the most ancient Greek testimonies
  2. Manna or Myron
  3. Manna of Saint Nicholas
  4. Scientific documents on the nature of Manna
  5. The Goodness of Saint Nicholas as We Remember from Childhood
  6. The Night I Realized Love Still Walks
  7. What if we were more like St. Nicholas?
  8. Plaques, Prints, Icons & More
  9. Cookie Boards & Molds
  10. Puppets & Children's Things
  11. Count Down to St. Nicholas Day - 2025
  12. Early English - ca 1150
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