Nicholas

Nicholas
(? fourth century)
   Legendary Bishop and Saint.
   Nicholas is said to have been the Bishop of Myra in Lycia. He is one of the most popular saints, being the patron of Russia, of sailors and of children. Various legends are told of him. He is thought to have provided the dowries for three poor girls and pawnbrokers commonly work under the sign of three gold balls commemorating those gifts. He is also believed to have saved three little boys from being pickled by a murderous butcher. Today, as Santa Claus, he is expected to provide annual gifts for the world’s children – either on 6 December or on Christmas Eve.
   C.W. Jones, St Nicholas (1978).

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