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A real-life bishop in what is now Turkey, Saint Nicholas earned his sainthood for numerous miracles, but his neighbors knew him best as a kind and generous man with a great fondness for children....
St. Nicholas' Day takes place on December 6 each year. Widely celebrated in Europe, the occasion is also marked by families in the United States and Canada, especially by those of Catholic or...
Santa Claus is indeed real. Saint Nicholas aka 'Santa Claus' was a Greek Bishop in 4th century Turkey who became the patron Saint of children. One legend has it that a poor man at that time was...
Christmas carols are an important part of the holiday celebration in Romania. These songs are thought to give singers the power to connect with God as they reflect on Jesus' birth, and to gain the...
You can research the entire history of St. Nick elsewhere, but I want to focus on one specific aspect of his life. He supposedly was a secret gift-giver, and our modern day Santa Claus is based on...
In the Netherlands a star-shaped light, called an advent star, is typically hung in the window as a Christmas decoration. Dutch children believe Saint Nicholas to be a man of great kindness and...
Don't forget to leave your shoes at the door. The night of December 5th marks the annual celebration of St. Nicholas Day. Legend has it that while the children sleep, St. Nicholas visits their...
Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated on Dec. 25. The word "Christmas" comes from two words: "Christ" and "Mass," a Christian term for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Snowy winters in Switzerland made travel between villages difficult in the past, so some Christmas traditions have taken on unique regional variations.
The Nicholas Roerich Museum is a New York City art museum dedicated to the artwork created by the Russian painter. More than 200 paintings from the famed artist's collection are housed in the...
Kris Kringle is the name for Santa Claus in Germany and parts of the Pennsylvania Dutch country. The name comes from the word Christkindl, or "Christ Child." The history of Kris Kringle is also...
Many kids grow up with a belief in Santa Claus. Eventually, though, there comes a time when kids must learn the truth about Santa. Whether your kids learn the truth from television, their friends...
Santa Claus is the best known symbol of the Christmas season. However, Santa Claus has not always dressed in his classic red-and-white suit. The earliest versions of Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas...
People living in different parts of the world have different traditions and customs to celebrate the Christmas holidays. In Austria, the Christmas celebration begins on December 6, during the...
Construction on the Church of St. Nicholas began in 1703, replacing an earlier parish church which dated to the late 13th century. Designed by architect Kilian Ignac Dienzenhofer, the present...
The presents are wrapped, the cookies baked and the tree is decorated, but the stockings hanging on the mantle are empty. Stocking stuffers are small gifts hidden inside the stocking. The idea of...
"He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake." Known for delivering presents to children around the world in one magical night on Christmas Eve, riding a reindeer-driven sleigh...
The word Christmas is nearly synonymous with presents. Christians and non-Christians alike celebrate the holiday by gathering together and exchanging gifts. From humble beginnings of homemade...
Belgium is a country in Northwest Europe. Unlike many other European nations, Belgium contains primarily two distinct linguistic groups: Flemings and French speakers. Belgium is a member of the...
The German holiday Nicholas Day (Nikolaustag) is a Christian holiday. It is based on an old tradition and was already celebrated in the 16th century. Back then, children cut marks in pieces of...
Women obsessed with finding the perfect skin care products in the early 2000s may recall Perricone MD products as part of an obscure "niche" brand only available through day spas and specialty...
A common complaint during the Christmas holiday season is that it has become too commercialized and is all about presents. This complaint is not new. Each year, stores begin advertising and...
St. Nicholas died in the fourth century and was bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey. He was renowned for his generosity to the poor and was acclaimed as a wonder-worker. According to legend, he...
Throughout history, diverse cultures and beliefs have intertwined to shape the traditions of Christmas in Switzerland. Held sacred, each tradition has been preserved and passed down so that...
At many different ages, children often approach their parents wanting to know the reality of Santa Claus. Often this catches many parents by surprise, as they would like to extend the story for...
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