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

Saint Nicholas was born in Lycia in Asia Minor ... and is thus associated with Santa Claus in some countries. He died on December 6th in 346.

according to the St. Nicholas Center. St. Nick’s Day occurs annually on Dec. 6, which falls on a Friday this year. St. Nick traditionally leaves gifts and candy on the night of Dec. 5.

St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 6, is known to possibly be the real-life inspiration for the beloved Christmas character of Santa Claus. Not a lot is known about the historical ...

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated every year on Dec. 6, typically by filling the stockings and shoes children leave out overnight with sweets and toys. It also is a fitting date for the patron saint ...

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. The day is celebrated as a feast day. The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became ...

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 ...

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 ...

a celebration honoring Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop known for his generosity and kindness. Observed annually on December 6, this day carries both religious and cultural ...

Who was St. Nicholas? Nicholas was an early Christian ... defended the Church against heretics such as Arius. He died on Dec. 6, which is the day his feast is celebrated in the Roman Catholic ...