St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas was born in 280 AD to wealthy parents in Patera in Asia Minor.
He was orphaned at a young age and became a Christian Minister.
St. Nicholas was elected bishop and he was once imprisoned for his faith.

Nicholas is most famous for giving.
He was known to beg for food for the poor.
One story claims that he would dress up in a disguise
and go out into the streets and give gifts to poor children.

Some historians claim that St. Nicholas died in 343 AD,
but many children believe that he is still alive ..
giving out presents every Christmas in celebration of Christ's birth.