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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 6, is well known as possibly the real-life inspiration for the beloved Christmas character of Santa Claus. Not a lot is known about the historical ...

“A Visit from St. Nicholas,” or “The Night before Christmas” first appeared on these pages. Troy Public Library Director Paul Hicok searches for the Dec. 23, 1823, Troy Sentinel page where “’The Night ...

— Millions of people around the world mark St. Nicholas Day, or the Feast of St. Nicholas, on Dec. 6 and the evening before with celebrations involving food and gifts. Some people, however, do not ...