the saint nicholas society.; celebrating the annual paas festival-- after-dinner wit and humor. share full article. march 31, 1880.

Saint Nicholas traditions abound around the world, many of them very old and fascinating. But through these traditions and across the centuries runs the strong thread of the real man Nicholas, the ...

It is hard to imagine the cheery, plump version of Santa Claus emerged from Saint Nicholas, the 4th century Bishop of Myra who, as a nursing infant, fasted on holy days and whose bones were stolen ...

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas' origin story is not. The legends surrounding ...

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas’ origin story is not. The legends surrounding ...

Every year on December 6th, many children across Europe and the US will wake up and eagerly dash to their holiday stockings, or even their shoes, to see what treats St. Nick dropped into them.

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Many people and famous Christmas songs refer to Santa Claus as Saint Nicholas, or St. Nick for short — but he’s far from the only figure in history to have that title ...

St. Nicholas was named a saint by the church on Dec. 6, which is the same day he is believed to have died in 343 A.D., and the day is celebrated as a feast day.

MYTH NO. 2: Saint Nicholas was a jolly man in a red coat. From 1931 to 1964, artist Haddon Sundblom painted enchantingly warm scenes of Santa’s home and hearth for the Coca-Cola Company.

The legacy of Saint Nicholas has rippled across seventeen centuries, bringing messages of faith and joy. His is a story worth knowing, especially this time of year. Best of Opinion ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – December 6th is Saint Nicholas Day, which recognizes the third-century saint that became an inspiration for the Santa Claus we all know today. How you can keep your pet ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children.