Saint Nicholas, known as the patron saint of children and sailors, was born in the third century in the town of Patara, in present-day Turkey. Renowned for his generosity and compassion, Nicholas dedicated his life to helping those in need, often performing acts of kindness in secret. The most famous story tells how he tossed bags of gold through a poor family's window at night to provide dowries for three daughters, saving them from hardship. Over time, his selfless actions inspired many, an
