From the ancient tales of St. Nicholas to his modern, jolly incarnation, discover the enchanting evolution of the man in red. As we delve into St. Nicholas' early days, his secret acts of charity, and ...

he is our subject here. But before we present the true story of "Santa Claus" let us list some of the other Saint Nicholases: St. Nicholas of Flüe, Patron of Switzerland; St. Nicholas of ...

However, one of its modern staples, Santa Claus, was inspired by St. Nicholas: a real person. Born in third-century Turkey, he was known for his kindness and generosity toward less fortunate people.

St. Nicholas' legend eventually would be merged with many other nationalities' traditions to become Santa Claus. But in parts of Europe, including Germany and Holland, St. Nicholas Day remains ...

Let's explore how the image of Santa Claus in a red suit has been shaped by various influences throughout history ... after the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore ...

In a mystery spanning centuries, relics of Saint Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus – last seen in an Italian basilica almost 1,000 years ago – have been seized in Canada by border agents and ...

Whether it’s St. Nick, Santa or Kris Kringle, the history of how he got his ... Père Noël, St. Nicholas, Babbo Natale, Santa Claus: The jolly old man with a white beard is an unmistakable ...