For families across the country, the Christmas season started Black Friday. But for Greater Cincinnatians, a special day in early December is when the real festivities begin. The Feast of St. Nicholas ...

Legends surrounding the life of Nicholas of Myra rank among the most popular stories of the early Church—and for good reason. He slapped heretics and gave gifts to children. What more could you want ...

St Nicholas of Myra (AD 270-343), known for his secret gift-giving, gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus. What better subject for a child-centred Christmas poem. A Sonnet for Saint Nicholas ...

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas' origin story is not. The legends surrounding jolly old ...

As December rolls around again many of us prepare for the annual celebration of Christmas, adorned with its modern-day red ribbons, twinkling lights, decorated yards, candy canes and carefully wrapped ...

There are less than 20 days until Christmas but for some Americans, holiday celebrations commence even sooner. While it's not celebrated nationwide, St. Nicholas Day holds a special place for German ...

For families across the country, the Christmas season begins Black Friday. But for Greater Cincinnatians, a special day in early December is when the real festivities start. The Feast of St. Nicholas, ...