Many children in Milwaukee will get an early, miniature version of Christmas on Friday after St. Nicholas visits their homes. Even though the Catholic feast ... their own traditions to celebrate ...

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 Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from ...

and small gifts by St. Nicholas. The main festivities and church observances occur on December 6, marking the saint's feast day. Food traditions vary by region, but popular treats include ...

This story inspired the custom of gift-giving on St. Nicholas Day and also the tradition of leaving shoes, stockings, or plates out for treats. The feast day commemorates the death of St. Nicholas ...

Even though the Catholic feast day is not celebrated ... with many creating their own traditions to celebrate the occasion. St. Nicholas is referred to as the Patron Saint of Children, according ...

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 ...