St. Nicholas Worksheet
A Social Studies worksheet for Grade 3 students to learn about the historical figure of St. Nicholas.
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St. Nicholas: A Historical Figure
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Read the questions carefully and answer them to the best of your ability.
Who was St. Nicholas?
St. Nicholas was a real person who lived a very long time ago, around 280 AD, in a place called Patara. Today, Patara is part of the country Turkey. He became a bishop, a leader in the church, and was known for his kindness and generosity, especially towards children and the poor. Many stories tell of his secret gift-giving. One famous story says he helped three poor sisters by secretly leaving gold in their stockings.
Over hundreds of years, the stories of St. Nicholas spread around the world. Different cultures began to celebrate him in their own ways. For example, in some European countries, children leave out shoes or stockings on the eve of December 6th, St. Nicholas Day, hoping to find treats and small gifts. This tradition eventually helped inspire the modern-day character of Santa Claus.
1. In what country was St. Nicholas born?
Greece
Italy
Turkey
Egypt
2. St. Nicholas was known for his:
Strength and bravery
Kindness and generosity
Singing and dancing
Farming and gardening
3. St. Nicholas lived around the year AD.
4. He was a leader in the church called a .
5. The tradition of leaving out or stockings is related to St. Nicholas.
6. St. Nicholas is a made-up character.
True
False
7. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6th.
True
False
8. How did St. Nicholas help the three poor sisters in the famous story?
9. How is the tradition of St. Nicholas connected to Santa Claus?