The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers ...

It is hard to imagine the cheery, plump version of Santa Claus emerged from Saint Nicholas, the 4th century Bishop of Myra who, as a nursing infant, fasted on holy days and whose bones were stolen ...

While Christmas is the main event in terms of December festivals, certain parts of France have an extra day of celebration on December 6th. Friday, December 6th marks Saint Nicolas Day and certain ...

The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from ...

Archaeologists say they've found Tomb of St Nicholas who inspired the story of 'Santa Claus.' They uncovered a six-foot-long limestone tomb with a raised lid and pitch roof buried up to six feet ...

While it's not celebrated nationwide, St. Nicholas Day holds a special place for German and Dutch communities across the U.S. Festivities and traditions are held in various cities, including in ...

Originally conceived in the mid-1800s to honor Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (who died in Nice), the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral wasn't completed until the early 20th century.

In parts of Germany and France, figures like Knecht Ruprecht and Père Fouettard accompany St. Nicholas, rewarding well-behaved children and chastising the naughty. In Germany and Austria ...