The Legend of St. Nick
The Legend of St. Nick
Born in Patara, a land that is part of present-day Turkey, circa 280 C.E., St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop who helped the needy. After his death, the legend of his gift-giving grew. St. Nicholas transformed into the legendary character called Santa Claus, who brings Christmas presents to children around the world (biography.com).
The name “Santa Claus” originally came from the Dutch version called Sint Nikolaas or Sinterklaas. The Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam (New York) brought this fun and lively tradition to America.
In Greek, St. Nicholas is known as Hagios Nikolaos, Bishop of Myra (in the present day Turkey) (lone-star.net).
From all of at FINS
We Wish You & Your Families A
Very Merry Christmas and Safe & Happy Holidays!
The Night before Christmas
and all through the town
FINS has been waiting for you to come around
We have gifts cards a swiping and food trays for giving
The holidays are here and the bells are ringingSo come on out and weather the cold
Those bellies are hungry and we have the gold
Give them the gift that will keep them FED
Come to FINS, enough said
FINS has been waiting for you to come around
We have gifts cards a swiping and food trays for giving
The holidays are here and the bells are ringingSo come on out and weather the cold
Those bellies are hungry and we have the gold
Give them the gift that will keep them FED
Come to FINS, enough said
Mahalo!
