With the beard, the digitally rendered appearance is remarkably like that recounted in the 1823 poem, Twas the Night Before ...

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.” ...

Stephen Nissenbaum: Yes, Clement Clarke Moore wrote “The Night Before Christmas” (or “A Visit from St. Nicholas”) in 1822. At ...

"If casual blackface was acceptable in my new homeland, I wondered what might happen to me, a biracial woman living in a ...

The story of Santa Claus begins with St. Nicholas, a kind-hearted bishop who lived centuries ago. His life and actions ...

Everyone has heard of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a ...

a name known from the religious observance of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6. The Dutch name, SinterKlaas, is actually a derivative of the name Saint Nicholas. Historically speaking, the ...

From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, it’s a marvel that Rudolph isn’t completely confused about whom exactly he is working ...

The icon is a gift to the museum from Lynette and Brandon Hull and was acquired from the Temple Gallery in London, England. Lynette Hull is a member of the museum's board. The Temple Gallery is one of ...

While it's not celebrated nationwide, St. Nicholas Day holds a special place for German and Dutch communities across the U.S. Festivities and traditions are held in various cities, including in ...