Nicholas or Nikolas or Nicolas or Nickolas is a male given name, derived from the Greek name Î½Î¹ÎºÏÎ»Î±Î¿Ï (Nikolaos), a compound of Î½Î¯ÎºÎ· nikÄ 'victory' and Î»Î±ÏÏ; laos 'people', that is, victory of the people. The name became popular through Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Little Known Facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the. tomb of the Unknowns and why. 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the. highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
Members of the regiment's Honor Guard continue to perform this duty today. While on duty, the sentinel crosses a 63-foot rubber-surfaced walkway in exactly 21 steps. He then faces the tomb for 21 seconds, turns again, and pauses an additional 21 seconds before retracing his steps.