But for Greater Cincinnatians, a special day in early December is when the real festivities begin. The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day ...

NEW YORK — 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 ...

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Paris even has a runway show to honor the “Catherinettes”. 4. St. Nicholas Day, December 6 – throughout Europe Much like St. Martin’s Day, St. Nicholas Day, on December 6, is another ...

Parishioners and visitors can then have priest bless the food for the next day’s feast. Guided tours are available by appointment only. If you visit on a Sunday, go in the afternoon, after the ...

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated its 120th anniversary on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. The church was consecrated by Patriarch Tikhon in 1904. Named in honor of St. Nicholas the ...

Originally conceived in the mid-1800s to honor Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (who died in Nice), the St. Nicholas Russian ... Through The Alps (Full Day) (539 reviews) ...