Nicholas was an early Christian bishop born in the third century in Asia Minor, modern-day ... Germany, Russia, and even Virginia — claim to possess relics of him. But the Basilica of St ...

The feast day of St. Nicholas, Dec. 6, was celebrated by the ... The Calvinist Protestants of northern Germany moved the gift-giving to Christmas and dressed St. Nick in fur instead of bishop ...

Nicholas was an early Christian bishop born in the third century in Asia Minor, modern-day ... in Germany, Russia, and even Virginia — claim to possess relics of him. But the Basilica of St ...

Joxer's by The Dead Rabbit debuts at Pier 17 on January 10, running through March before transitioning into the "Paddy's Not ...

His family was wealthy, and he took his inheritance and gave to less fortunate and lived a life of humility. He died on Dec. 6, 346 A.D., which for many European nations has become Saint Nicholas Day, ...

St. Boniface, who lived on the bridge between the 7th and 8th centuries, is honored as the “Apostle of Germany” because ... the movers and shakers of his day, including Hapsburg and later ...

As for the actual month and day ... years, Nicholas’s popularity spread and he became known as the protector of children and sailors…” History.com says. “By the Renaissance, St. Nicholas ...

The historic centre of Wismar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and other architectural attractions in the area include ...

From uniquely American holiday activities to Welsh winter customs, here’s how different countries and cultures celebrate the ...