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.

But his historical journey is even longer and more ... Every December 6, the faithful celebrate St. Nicholas Day in cities all over the world, with the largest ones taking place in Europe.

St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated ... Not a lot is known about the historical Nicholas, who was bishop of Myra, a Greek city in modern-day Turkey, during the fourth century A.D. But ...

Exploring Demre’s historic sites and local gems! This episode takes us through the ancient ruins of Myra, the remarkable rock-cut tombs known as the 'City of the Dead,' and Saint Nicholas Church ...

However, this tradition is often followed playfully. Who was St Nicholas? Know the history of the day St Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century bishop in the Roman Empire, was renowned for his kindness ...