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 ...
Are you ready for some Christmas cheer? The Yuletide festivities will soon begin on this special day in early December.
Every year, on Dec. 6, children all over Milwaukee wake up to find their stockings filled with goodies from St. Nicholas. The holiday is perfect timing for impatient kids excited for Santa, and, ...
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 ...
Archaeologists believe they have uncovered the location where the sarcophagus of St. Nicholas of Myra (A.D. 270-343) was originally located. Various media were quick to report that the “Tomb of Santa ...
Turkish archeologists believe they have confirmed the original resting place of St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus and victim of grave theft in the 11th century. "This is an extremely ...
Many Wisconsin families have made the holiday their own with traditional gifts, including handmade ornaments, candy and the ...