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

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 the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of ...

Saint Nicholas of Myra, who hailed from Turkey, passed away in 343 AD. In 1950, Luigi Martino collected data from his skull, ...

St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop, is the historical figure behind Santa Claus. Known for his miracles, he once saved three innocent men from execution by confronting a corrupt governor. This just ...

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

Santa Claus is based on the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one ...

Even in death, there is a Byzantine legend of St. Nicholas coming back down to earth to get grain to feed the hungry before ascending back into the sky. St. Nicholas—the patron saint of ...

The legend of St Nicholas, known for his kindness, compassion and devotion, has been passed on through generations. The feast day has roots in Europe, Germany and Austria, while it's relatively ...

Photos of the digital reconstruction of St. Nicholas of Myra, the man who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, have gone viral ...