The tradition of putting oranges in Christmas stockings has been around for many years, but few people know the real reason ...

A team of archeologists working at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey, say they may have found the grave of St. Nicholas, who has been popularized worldwide as “Santa Claus.” Retired Alabama ...

Rugby legend Mike Nicholas MBE joined Warrington Male Voice Choir for an impromptu performance. The choir was entertaining shoppers at Golden Square Shopping Centre when they spotted the rugby star ...

The discovery could muddy the conventional wisdom about the true resting place of the saint’s relics, which is currently ...

Santa Claus is based on a historical 4th century figure, Saint Nicholas, who had a reputation for miracles and protecting ...

The Yule Cat (or Christmas Cat) is a fearsome feline from Icelandic folklore. According to legend, the Yule Cat prowls the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Tre Johnson scored 17 points to help Texas hold off Saint Joseph’s 67-58 in the championship game of the UKG Legends Classic at the Barclays Center. Johnson made 7 of 18 shots ...

Saint Nicholas was born on March 15, 270 in present-day Turkey. The third-century Christian bishop was known for his generosity and gift-giving and, nearly 1,800 years later, is the basis for the ...

The discovery of Saint Nicholas’ possible burial site is a fascinating reminder of the historical roots of our modern ...

The coffin of St. Nicholas — considered the primary inspiration for Santa Claus due to his generosity — may have been ...

Krampus is a staple in European christmas culture, but the Christmas demon's lore is just now taking hold in Colorado.

A vicar stoked outrage after ‘ruining’ the magic of Santa with an ‘error of judgment’, but there are many who share his stance ...