Nearly 100 American men and women from the United States are currently being considered for sainthood. And many Catholics ...

The Lumistella Company, which launched The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse, is releasing a new book called The Rise of Nicholas ...

What's the difference between St. Nicholas and Santa Claus? On St. Nick's Eve, St. Nicholas fills stockings left out for children based on how they behaved that year.

It introduces a list of nearly inexhaustible new creatures for the brave heroine to defeat. Some are more consistent with the ...

The name “Santa Claus” originates from the Dutch “Sinterklaas,” a variation of St. Nicholas. The modern American image of Santa began to take shape in the 19th century, thanks to Clement Clarke ...

Santa Claus, the beloved figure of Christmas, has a rich history that blends myths, legends, and cultural influences. From his origins in the story of Saint Nicholas to his modern-day image shaped ...

Saint Nicholas was likely based on the fourth-century Christian saint Nikolaos of Myra whose secret gift-giving gave rise to the traditional model of Santa Claus.

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...

Archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus that holds the remains of St Nicholas, the Greek bishop who inspired Santa Claus. The limestone tomb was found hiding under a church.