Our modern day version of Santa is actually a combination of various legends and traditions from around the world. The post ...

Exploring Demre’s historic sites and local gems! This episode takes us through the ancient ruins of Myra, the remarkable rock-cut tombs known as the 'City of the Dead,' and Saint Nicholas Church, ...

It might feel like he has been around as long as the North Pole, but the Santa Claus name so frequently mentioned by Americans to refer to old Saint Nicholas come Christmas Eve is a surprisingly ...

But have you ever wondered: Is Santa Claus real, and does he resemble the iconic image we know? For the first time, scientists have unveiled the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the historical ...

This story of secret gift-giving became the inspiration for Santa Claus (deriving from the Dutch Sinter Klaas, a variation on Sint Nikolaas). This story saw Nicholas become the patron saint of ...

The name “Santa Claus” originates from the Dutch “Sinterklaas,” a variation of St. Nicholas. The modern American image of Santa began to take shape in the 19th century, thanks to Clement Clarke ...

Santa Claus is a name derived from Sinterklaas or Saint Nicholas. Along with pagan elves and gnomes, another element in the long and very complex history of Santa is the Christian bishop St ...

Saint Nicholas, the historical figure who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus, is a beloved saint in Christian tradition. He was a 4th-century bishop of Myra (modern-day Demre in Turkey ...

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, ...