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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. Ornament Kit
  2. United States
  3. Puzzles, Wooden
  4. Triodion • Ode III
  5. St. Nicholas Sermon-in-Rhyme
  6. Reclaiming St. Nick
  7. Lighted Miter Decoration
  8. Slovakia
  9. St. Nicholas March & Two-Step
  10. Story: Nicholas
  11. St Nicholas Icon in International Controversy
  12. Would Christmas be Christmas without Martin Luther?
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