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 + St. Nicholas Faith & Justice Center

A new home for St. Nicholas Center!

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. MS Laud 108 - Vita sancti Nicholai - 1280-90
  2. St. Nicholas Icons & the Holy Gospel Text
  3. Pom Pom St. Nicholas
  4. The Very First Council
  5. Video: Santa Claus: The Real story of jolly old St. Nick
  6. Ad S. Nicolaum
  7. Angel Craft
  8. Bergr Sokkason - early 14th C
  9. St. Nicholas Wheat Garden
  10. Valentine's Day
  11. Paper Plate Nicholas
  12. A History of the Anatomical Investigations
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