English Dictionary

Saint Nicholas

固有名詞

(Christianity) A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

日本語の意味

4世紀に活躍したキリスト教のギリシャ人司教であり、ミュラ出身である。 / 子供、船乗り、未婚者などの守護聖人として信仰されている。 / 12月6日の彼の祭日に合わせ、各国でプレゼント贈与の伝承が存在する。

Every year, children in the coastal town leave shoes by the door hoping Saint Nicholas will fill them with small gifts on his feast day.

毎年、海沿いの町の子どもたちは、ミラの聖ニコラオスが祝日に小さな贈り物を靴に入れてくれることを期待して、靴を玄関に置きます。

意味（1）

(Christianity) A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

意味（2）

Santa Claus; a figure derived from traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas who is said to bring Christmas presents to children on Christmas Day.

No more passion play / On St. Nicholas avenue / I believe in St. Nicholas / It's a different type of Santa Claus