While it's not celebrated nationwide, St. Nicholas Day holds a special place for German and Dutch communities across the U.S. Festivities and traditions are held in various cities, including in ...

The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became a popular tradition during the medieval period, particularly in Germany and German-speaking countries. St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas ...

The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became a popular tradition during the medieval period, particularly in Germany and German-speaking countries. St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas ...

The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became a popular tradition during the medieval period, particularly in Germany and German-speaking countries. St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas ...

Communities with large German, Dutch and Ukrainian heritages often celebrate St. Nick’s Day, according to the St. Nicholas Center. Milwaukee-area residents have previously told the Journal ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. According to the St. Nicholas Center, in areas with pronounced Dutch or German ethnic history — such as Milwaukee — St. Nick's Day is ...

As for the German variation of the tradition, the holiday is celebrated in Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Cleveland and St. Louis. In Europe, where the St. Nicholas traditions originated, it's customary ...

The legend of a jolly red man who gives presents to children on Christmas Eve is based on the German and Dutch traditions of St Nicholas — a real-life bishop from ancient Greece. He was known ...

or outside their bedroom door so that St. Nicholas can fill them with special fruits, candies, and other small gifts and treats. Discover extraordinary books that will make a difference in your ...