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

Crafts

For all ages

St. Nicholas Center Shop

Special St. Nicholas things

St. Nicholas Exhibit

In Alexandria, Virginia!

Gazetteer

Find St. Nicholas churches all over the world

Events

Keeping the tradition alive

Church Year Resources

Celebrate the whole church year in your family

What’s New

  1. Mini St. Nicholas Booklet to Print for Kids
  2. Translation, Russian - 1095
  3. Miracle of the Son of Getron
  4. The Play of St. Nicholas
  5. Translation - Orderic Vitalis, 1114-1141
  6. Translation - John Archdeacon, 1087/1088
  7. Venetian Translation - ca 1100
  8. Sugar Cookies
  9. Prayer Cards to Print
  10. Two Icons from Novgorod
  11. Illustrated Patron Saint
  12. Nicholas of Patara, Bishop of Myra
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