In France the story is told of three small children, wandering in their play until lost, lured, and captured by an evil butcher. St. Nicholas appears and appeals to God to return them to life and to their families. And so St. Nicholas is the patron and protector of children.

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A relic identified as St. Nicholas, held by the Shrine of All Saints in St. Martha of Bethany Church, Morton Grove, Illinois, USA, has been radiocarbon tested by researchers at Oxford University. The priest acquired the bone in Lyon, France.

Whatever St. Nick brings, however he arrives and whatever receptacle he chooses to fill with treats, Milwaukee-area families who celebrate his feast day are universally on-board with continuing the tradition.

These early St. Nicholas miracle stories are told in basic re-tellings. They are drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, and form the core of the St. Nicholas tradition. Many of them are included in the interactive story painting, Life & …

Because of the close proximity of dates, Christmas and St. Nicholas Day are now celebrated simultaneously in many countries. Many parents love the Dec. 6 holiday for its simplicity. Others have more ulterior motives.

Josh Gates, host and historian, presents this lively documentary. He goes on a holiday search across three continents to find the true history of St. Nicholas, the real-life saint who became Santa Claus. Josh follows clues from Turkey to Italy, and even, surprisingly, Chicago. Highly recommended for adults, teens, and older children.

These thirty-eight stories, drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, form the core of the St. Nicholas tradition. Many of them are included in the interactive story painting, Life & Miracles of Saint Nicholas .

St Nicholas Center Long ago, in a far off land known today as Turkey, there was a boy named Nicholas. Nicholas was a person who created numerous miracles and accomplished many good deeds.

These thirty-eight stories, drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, form the core of the St. Nicholas tradition. Many of them are included in the interactive story painting, Life & Miracles of Saint Nicholas .