BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Many people and famous Christmas songs refer to Santa Claus as Saint Nicholas, or St. Nick for short — but he’s far from the only figure in history to have that title. There was ...

How did a third-century Christian bishop become associated with the jolly old elf referred to as Santa Claus? Fr. Paul Fuller, pastor of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Springdale, addressed this ...

The real St. Nicholas is thought to have been born around 280 A.D., coming up in a wealthy family in the city of Myra, which is in modern-day Turkey. He became a Christian, dedicating himself to God ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The history of Saint Nicholas, perhaps the most iconic figure of the holiday season, goes back hundreds of years. In this trip Back Down the Pennsylvania Road, Mike Stevens stopped ...

Frosty the Snowman. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The Grinch. These characters are among many that are associated with Christmas time. But none are quite as synonymous with the season as the jolly ...

For those who have heard of St. Nicholas Day, and for those who haven’t, the thought of yet another holiday to celebrate might sound daunting. While that can be true, I’ve found that the message of ...

Nicholas was born to wealthy parents in Patara, modern day Turkey, in about the year 280. His parents died when he was young and left him with a lot of money. He made a trip to the Holy Land and ...

Just in time for Christmas, the iconic Saint Nicholas has a new home. Or rather, The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton has just unveiled its latest acquisition, a 19th century icon titled "Saint ...