St. Nicholas, also referred to as Santa Claus, lived in Asia Minor in the 4th century. He was known for his extreme generosity and is an extremely popular saint worldwide. St. Nicolas' feast day is celebrated on December 6, and he is the patron saint of children, bakers, merchants, prisoners, sailors, spinsters, and travelers. This St. Nicholas medal, which is about the size of a penny, is crafted from the finest sterling silver. It comes on an 18 inch stainless steel chain with a clasp, which is the perfect size for anyone from gradeschool to women. The front of the St. Nicholas medal depicts the saint with his name, while the back of the medal has been left blank to allow for personalized engraving. We offer personalized engraving here at St. Patrick's Guild for the reasonable price of $9.95. The St. Nicholas patron saint medal makes a great personalized Confirmation gift for those who have picked the name Nicholas as their confirmation name, and is also a popular choice for First Communion. The St. Nicholas medal comes in a lovely hinged velvet jewelry gift box.