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. Italian Frescoes - 1400s & 1600s
  2. St. Nicholas
  3. Methodius ad Theodorum - 817-821
  4. Praxis de Tributo - 400 - 900
  5. John the Deacon - ca 880
  6. Saint Nicholas we humbly pray
  7. Beati Nicolai / Blessed St. Nicholas
  8. Paint St. Nicholas Rocks
  9. St. Nicholas of Myra. Saint for December
  10. St. Nicholas Speaks
  11. Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Myths, Fairy Tales and ‘Lies’
  12. Latin Miracle Stories of St Nicholas II
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