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 ...

For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him when a deceased friend ...

(MEDIA GENERAL) — The character of Santa Claus has come a long way over the years. We know him today as a jolly, magical elf who brings goodies and toys for good girls and boys across the world. But ...

Santa Claus is based on the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one of ...

Two new programs at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Munster and the Lansing Public Library will help answer little ones' questions about the origin of Santa Claus. At the Lansing library, learn about the ...

"...With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick…" According to the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem, Santa Claus has ...

A conversation with printmaker Ned Bustard on what traditions teach about the joy of generosity. Many Christians wrestle with whether to include Santa Claus legends in their holiday traditions.

Did you know that Annandale has one of just 11 relics of St. Nicholas in the U.S.? There, Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church is a guardian of the closest relic. The parish serves all of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you ready for some Christmas cheer? The Yuletide festivities will soon begin on this special day in early December. The Feast ...