The bishops listened respectfully. As Arius vigorously continued, Nicholas became more and more agitated. Finally, he could no longer bear what he believed was essential being attacked.

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 ...

TASS/. The traditional Feast of St. Nicholas under the Orthodox calendar was celebrated in the Italian city of Bari (Apulia), where relics of St. Nicholas are kept and the Orthodox parish of the ...

After his death on December 6, St. Nicholas was declared a saint. People celebrated his feast day with feasts, gift-giving, and acts of charity. As his popularity spread across Europe, stories ...

The legend of St Nicholas travelled far and wide, reaching the Germanic regions of the world – where a feast would be held in celebration of Sint Nikolaas. The night before the feast ...