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 ...

St. Nicholas, the basis for the beloved Santa Claus figure, was renowned throughout history for his piety and kindness towards the less fortunate. One of the most well-known legends surrounding St ...

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 ...

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 ...

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...