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saint nicholas
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saint nicholas, n.
A Dutch saint, who was reputed to bring gifts to children on Christmas even, giving rise to the modern legend of Santa Claus . [PJC]
A Visit from St. Nicholas The original name for a poem by Clement Clarke Moore , popularly called titled The Night Before Christmans . It is a popular poem with the theme of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) coming to bring gifts to children on Christmans eve. See Night Before Christmas in the vocabulary.
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