Nicholas is the son of parents who live to serve others. He grows up in 3rd century Greece developing a love for the ocean and fishing. During a trip to deliver food to a needy family, his parents die when their horse and carriage wrecks in bad weather. Once Nicholas becomes 19, God directs him to become a monk. He packs his bags and heads off on a boat to another town. On the boat trip, the weather becomes bad and a crewman falls overboard. Nickolas miraculously rescues him from drowning, earning him the name SAINT NICKOLAS from the other shipmates. He joins the monastery but soon is called back to his hometown of Myra. Once home, he discovers his parents have left him a very large inheritance and he chooses to give all the money to other in need. He secretly puts food and money in peoples homes in need. And in every present he leaves a note signed "Dinei O Theos" meaning "its better to give to others than to receive"

Nicholas 

Nicholas standing on a pier, fishing rod in hand, looking out at the sea with a gentle smile.

In a town by the sea, lived a boy named Nicholas, so kind and full of glee. His hair was long and blonde, his heart so pure and strong. He loved the ocean blue, and fishing was what he loved to do.

The Boy Named Nicholas

A horse and carriage struggling against a storm, with Nicholas looking concerned as he holds the reins.

One stormy day, Nicholas set out on a trip, to deliver food and help, he didn't want to skip. But the weather turned bad, the horse and carriage swayed, and in the wreck, his parents sadly laid.

A Fateful Trip

Nicholas, with a serene expression, standing outside a monastery, a soft halo of light above his head.

As Nicholas grew, a new path he found, to serve others and spread love all around. At nineteen years old, God's voice he heard, to become a monk, spreading kindness like a bird.

A New Calling

Nicholas diving into tumultuous waves with determination on his face, a ship in the background.

On a boat trip, the weather turned grim, a crewman fell overboard and the chances were slim. But Nicholas dove in, with a heart so brave, he rescued the man from a watery grave.

The Miraculous Rescue

A silhouette of Nicholas with his hand raised, as a star shines brightly in the sky above him.

His brave act earned him a name so bright, 'Saint Nicholas' it was, shining in the light. His shipmates were amazed, at his courage and his flair, for saving a life with such love and care.

Becoming Saint Nicholas

Nicholas standing in a room filled with gold coins and treasures, looking thoughtful and humble.

Back in his hometown, a surprise awaited him there, an inheritance so large, beyond compare. His parents had left him wealth and gold, but Nicholas chose a different path so bold.

A Generous Inheritance

A shadowy figure of Nicholas leaving a basket of food at a doorstep, under the cover of night.

He gave all the money to those in need, spreading love and kindness, indeed. Secretly, he left food and money, in people's homes so cozy and sunny.

The Joy of Giving

A note with the words 'Dinei O Theos' written on it, resting on a neatly wrapped gift.

In every present, a note he left behind, 'Dinei O Theos', a message so kind. 'It's better to give to others,' he truly believed, and his legacy of love, he joyfully achieved.