Statements (248)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:legends |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:reindeer
gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:folklore gptkb:naval_warfare gptkb:miracles gptkb:Christmas gptkb:community_gatherings gptkb:community_service gptkb:spiritual_guidance gptkb:Yule gptkb:Kris_Kringle gptkb:North_Pole gptkb:Santa_Claus gptkb:Father_Christmas gptkb:Sinterklaas gptkb:Elves gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:cultural_practices gptkb:legends gptkb:charity cultural celebrations cultural events cultural traditions family gatherings family traditions children's stories gift-giving holiday music holiday traditions winter celebrations winter festivals Christmas trees giving gifts holiday decorations Christmas Eve festive meals holiday spirit gift baskets moral teachings stockings charitable acts the Christmas season holiday cheer the color green gift-giving traditions joy and happiness gift exchanges the color red St. Nicholas Day joy and giving the color white Saint Nicholas Day seasonal festivities secret gift-giving the tradition of leaving gifts the tradition of stockings gift giving customs candy canes winter solstice celebrations mystical stories the legend of the miracle of the grain the legend of the stolen gold the tradition of gift-giving on December 6 holiday rituals the legend of the three poor sisters the tradition of Christmas Eve the tradition of Santa's sleigh |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Patara
Patara, Lycia |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
270 AD
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| gptkbp:bishop |
gptkb:Myra
|
| gptkbp:born |
March 15, 270
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Patara
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Basilica_di_San_Nicola,_Bari
gptkb:Bari,_Italy |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkb:Western_Christianity |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Myra
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
343 AD
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:artworks gptkb:stained_glass_windows a staff various artworks bearded man icons a bishop three gold balls gift giver church murals |
| gptkbp:died |
December 6, 343
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Myra
|
| gptkbp:feast_day |
December 6
|
| gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:miracles
gift-giving various local legends |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
in Bari, Italy
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:martyrdom
gptkb:patron_saint_of_children gptkb:patron_saint_of_merchants gptkb:patron_saint_of_sailors gptkb:patron_saint_of_students gptkb:Bishop_of_Myra Greek Orthodox Church leader influential figure in Christian hagiography influential figure in Christian tradition patron saint of Greece patron saint of Russia patron saint of the city of Bari |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
4th century
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Saint Nicholas
|
| gptkbp:iconography |
three bags of gold
golden staff bishop's robes red mitre |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
Western culture
Eastern culture |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Santa_Claus
gptkb:Sinterklaas Western culture Eastern Orthodox tradition cultural traditions holiday celebrations holiday music holiday traditions holiday decorations holiday customs modern Christmas traditions gift-giving customs Western Christian tradition gift exchange practices the figure of Father Christmas |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Christianity
Roman culture Greek culture local folklore |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Santa_Claus
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Santa_Claus
various holiday traditions |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:historical_figure
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:legendary_figure
gptkb:patron_saint_of_children gptkb:patron_saint_of_merchants gptkb:patron_saint_of_sailors gptkb:patron_saint_of_students gptkb:Saint gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:cultural_practices symbol of hope figure in folklore symbol of kindness symbol of charity historical bishop figure of generosity patron saint of the poor figure in Christian hagiography inspiration for holiday figures legendary saint patron of gift-giving |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Christmas
stockings the giving of gifts the tradition of giving gifts |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:various_countries
gptkb:various_cultures gptkb:Belgium gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:France gptkb:Germany gptkb:Italy gptkb:Netherlands gptkb:Russia gptkb:United_States gptkb:the_Netherlands gptkb:Catholicism gptkb:children December 6 |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
generosity
his compassion secret gift-giving miraculous acts |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the Christmas season
the legend of the three bags of gold the tradition of Christmas stockings |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
a sack of gifts
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:tradition
holiday celebrations |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
a bearded man
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
various artworks
the color red |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Nicholas_of_Myra
gptkb:Kris_Kringle gptkb:Nicholas_the_Wonderworker gptkb:Saint_Nick Saint Nikola |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:miracles
gptkb:charity gift-giving generosity his kindness his compassion saving sailors performing miracles helping the poor protecting the innocent helping the needy miraculous interventions his generosity his role in the church protecting sailors defending the faith his kindness to children appearing in dreams providing dowries for girls |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
4th century
|
| gptkbp:miracle |
healing the sick
rescuing sailors bringing back to life three children providing dowries for poor girls rescue of sailors |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
the three gold balls
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gift-giving traditions
Secret Santa tradition |
| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Patara
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:miracles
gptkb:charity kindness |
| gptkbp:venerated_in |
gptkb:Anglican_Communion
gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Lutheranism gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:merchants
gptkb:students gptkb:naval_warfare gptkb:children |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Canonized_Saints
gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:cathedral gptkb:Santa_Claus gptkb:Sinterklaas |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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