Saint Nicholas is also known under the name of "Saint Nicholas de Myre" or "Saint Nicholas of Bari". He was born in 270 in Patara, in Lycia (in the present time Turkey) and his character is one of the origins of Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas is also considered to be the most important saint for the people of the Lorraine Region in France. The main reason for this is the fact that the basilica of Saint Nicholas de Port, in Lorraine, is where one of his relics is located.

Today, Saint Nicolas de Port is a pretty and peaceful town next to the City of Nancy. Every year, at the beginning of December, big celebrations of Saint Nicholas are organised in Saint Nicolas de Port. During the day, some children take part in the parade, where people can see Saint Nicholas in his beautiful chariot.

The celebration continues in the basilica with a procession filled with candles.