1. There is a legend behind why St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. Many people know that St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, but they may not know why he has that title.

This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 8 Fascinating But Not-So-Jolly Legends About St. Nicholas. It is hard to imagine the cheery, plump version of Santa Claus emerged from Saint ...

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

Some even cursed Nicholas himself, the father of the city, for abandoning his children. But nothing would persuade the thieves: They pushed off and started to row toward open waters.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

The Helping Hands Children’s Ministry will host a Blessing of the Animals service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the courtyard of St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church.

This led to the creation of the long-lasting custom of children hanging up stockings or leaving a plate out on St. Nicholas Eve. St. Nicholas was believed to have died Dec. 6, 343 A.D. The day is ...