A coastal drive from Dalaman to Antalya leads through Roman theaters, Byzantine islands, buried basilicas, and ongoing ...
Every year, the story of the jolly man in red bringing toys to the children reaches our ears. Where did he come from? When ...
It’s easy to imagine Saint Nicholas as just as mythical as the modern-day Santa Claus -- but he actually was a real person.
The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th century bishop from Turkey whose legend ...
When you think of St. Nicholas, you probably think of a bearded man in a red coat in a sleigh delivering presents on ...
Certain legendary figures are actually rooted in history, and Saint Nicholas, otherwise known as Santa Claus, is one of them.
A Northern Virginia church displays what it believes is a Saint Nicholas bone fragment, connecting visitors to the historical ...
At Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Annandale parishioners recently venerated a rare relic of the ...
While Santa Claus is a beloved Christmas figure, not many know that he was actually inspired by a real life Saint Nicholas ...
Are you ready for some Christmas cheer? The Yuletide festivities will soon begin on this special day in early December. The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many as St. Nick's Day, takes ...
A special piece of history and Christmas is on display in Annadale, Virginia and has been there since the 1980s.Each December ...
Although Saint Nicholas is associated with gift-giving and contributed to our modern understanding of Santa Claus, you shouldn't confuse his holiday with Christmas. Saint Nicholas Day is its own ...