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 ...

For those who have heard of St. Nicholas Day, and for those who haven’t, the thought of yet another holiday to celebrate might sound daunting. While that can be true, I’ve found that the message of ...

How did a third-century Christian bishop become associated with the jolly old elf referred to as Santa Claus? Fr. Paul Fuller, pastor of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Springdale, addressed this ...

The real St. Nicholas is thought to have been born around 280 A.D., coming up in a wealthy family in the city of Myra, which is in modern-day Turkey. He became a Christian, dedicating himself to God ...

St. Nicholas Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Nicholas, is celebrated annually on December 6. The holiday differs from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, even though it also involves gift-giving.

Frosty the Snowman. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The Grinch. These characters are among many that are associated with Christmas time. But none are quite as synonymous with the season as the jolly ...

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A conversation with printmaker Ned Bustard on what traditions teach about the joy of generosity. Many Christians wrestle with whether to include Santa Claus legends in their holiday traditions.