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 ...

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 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 surrounding ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – December 6th is Saint Nicholas Day, which recognizes the third-century saint that became an inspiration for the Santa Claus we all know today. How you can keep your pet ...

The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children. St.

St. Nicholas was believed to have died Dec. 6, 343 A.D. The day is celebrated as a feast day. The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became a popular tradition during the medieval period, particularly ...

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.

NEW YORK (AP) — The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children.

Wednesday is Saint Nicholas Day! Here's how you can celebrate the inspiration for Santa. On December 6, we recognize the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus.