Noun: Saint Nicholas
- A bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
- Nicholas, St. Nicholas
- The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
- Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle [US], Father Christmas [Brit], Saint Nick, St. Nick
Type of: bishop, imaginary being, imaginary creature, patron saint, saint
Encyclopedia: Saint Nicholas, Blakeney