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 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. Saint Nicolas: the other Father Christmas
  2. Who Was Saint Nicholas?
  3. The Time I was St. Nicholas for 72 College Freshmen
  4. Homily at the Vespers of the Feast of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
  5. Bishops Welcome Saint Nicholas
  6. How St. Nicholas Day became a Cincinnati tradition
  7. St. Nicholas Symbol Cube
  8. Amsterdam Church Receives St. Nicholas Relic
  9. Might Santa be due for a makeover?
  10. Homily at the Divine Liturgy St. Nicholas Eve
  11. Jesus, St. Nicholas and You
  12. A Christmas Without Gift Tags
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