Noel Baba Müzesi Tarihi Ve Nerede, Nasıl Gidilir? Demre / Antalya
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- St. Nicholas is called Noel Baba in Turkey, but he is better known as Santa Claus. The popular myth is that he lives at the North Pole. Few people actually know St. Nicholas was born, lived and died in Turkey during the fourth century. He was the bishop of Myra, now Demre, near Antalya.
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Thus, Noel Baba came to be known as the symbol of benevolence, harmony, brotherhood and peace and went on to become the traditional, yet modern gift-giver on the Eve of New Year's in Turkey. Popularity Of Noel Baba The popularity of Noel Baba grew when the legacy of Santa Claus began to develop and conceptualize in different parts of the world.
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Santa Claus is known in Turkey as Noel Baba or Father Christmas. Turkey has a record of 99.8% Muslim population. However, being a secular country, there exist a minority of Jewish and Christians and the Catholic communities will do every effort and will not leave a stone unturned to make Christmas celebrations a memorable affair.
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Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, is called "Noel Baba" in Turkey. While the popular myth is that he lives at the North Pole, he actually lived and died in Turkey during the fourth century. He was the Bishop of Myra, now called Demre, near Antalya. A Byzantine basilica in Demre honors his memory, and the tale of his generosity is not forgotten in.
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Today the Santa Claus Museum (Noel Baba Müzesi) is Demre's most visited site, but there are other things to see in this small coastal Mediterranean town. About 2 km (1.2 miles) inland are the ruins of Roman Myra, with a well-preserved theater and impressive rock-hewn tombs. Çayağzı (Andriake)
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Turkey's Noel Baba: Saint Nicholas, Turkish style | Qantara.de Saint Nicholas, Turkish style Men clad in red and white Santa outfits are no longer a rarity on Turkish streets. Legend has it that Noel Baba, as the Turks call Saint Nicholas, was even born near Antalya. Dilek Zaptçıoğlu has the details
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Did you know that Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, or Baba Noel as he's known throughout the globe, lived his entire life in modern-day Turkey? Nicholas of Myra was an ethnic Greek, born in Patara, who spent most of his life in the town of Myra, now known as Demre and located near the Mediterranean Sea.
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They may come to Demre as pilgrims, or, out of curiosity, wondering about the origin of Santa Claus, who is called Noel Baba or Father Christmas in Turkey. 6 December 2009: Church of St. Nicholas, Demre, Greek Orthodox service Photo: Matt Porter Flickr, used by permission Demre (Myra), Turkey Photo: St Nicholas Center/Rosenthal
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But I had also come to Turkey because of Santa Claus, or Baba Noel, as jolly old St. Nick is known here. The Lycian city of Myra was home to St. Nicholas, the fourth-century A.D. Christian bishop who became associated with Christmas and gift giving. Where the Lycians originally came from no one really knows.
Noel Baba MaksatBilgi
Noel Baba (Father Noel) is the Turkish version of Père Noël, which is a widely celebrated figure for New Year celebrations, substituting Christmas Holiday in predominantly Christian countries . Noel Baba is the bearer of gifts to children and adults alike for the New Year.
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Baba Noel - the Turkish secular version of Santa Claus - visits bearing gifts for children, which he leaves under the tree. If you're not part of a Turkish family group, there are plenty of places you can go to celebrate. Many hotels, restaurants and nightclubs offer a special evening of entertainment. Check your neighbourhood to find out.
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Barbara Guilford Cheyenne, Wyo. I was surprised to find relics of St. Nicolas or Baba Noel in an Istanbul museum in 2009. Saint Nicolas, the Bishop of Myra, Turkey, was the original and true holiday gift giver. He lived in the 4th century on the Mediterranean coast.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Noel Baba (Father Noel) is the Turkish version of Père Noël, which is a widely celebrated figure for New Year celebrations, substituting Christmas Holiday in predominantly Christian countries. Noel Baba is the bearer of gifts to children and adults alike for the New Year. Just like the Christian.
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Noel Baba Müzesi. Demre, Turkey. Our Rating Neighborhood Ancient Myra Hours Summer daily 8am-7pm; shorter hours in winter Phone 0242/871-6543 Prices Admission 10TL. About our rating system.
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Turkey does not officially celebrate Christmas but in Demre "Noel Baba" is still embraced as a local hero Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, was a much-loved figure. Born to wealthy parents, he.