Nainital's St. Nicholas Church: Santa Claus's Historic Forest Legacy

• Nainital's St. Nicholas Church is a historical heritage site, linked to Santa Claus, and is now a declared heritage building.
• Built in 1890 by Bishop Alfred Clifford and Sir Auckland Colvin, it provided a safer place for students and teachers to pray, avoiding dangerous jungle paths.
• The church is named after Saint Nicholas, globally recognized as Father Christmas or Santa Claus, known for his charity and miraculous deeds.
• Saint Nicholas is revered as the patron saint of sailors, merchants, students, and unmarried people, with the tradition of Christmas gift-giving inspired by his generosity.

Why It Matters: Nainital church: Discover its historical link to St. Nicholas (Santa Claus).