Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you ready for some Christmas cheer? The Yuletide festivities will soon begin on this special day in early December. The Feast ...

St. Louis could see some slick conditions Friday, and possibly a half an inch of snow, beginning in the late afternoon and ...

For families across the country, the Christmas season started Black Friday. But for Greater Cincinnatians, a special day in early December is when the real festivities begin. The Feast of St. Nicholas ...

In this video, we dive into the origins of one of the most beloved figures in Christmas lore—Santa Claus. But did you know that Santa’s story begins with the real Saint Nicholas, a bishop known for ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Many people and famous Christmas songs refer to Santa Claus as Saint Nicholas, or St. Nick for short — but he’s far from the only figure in history to have that title. There was ...

On December 6, we recognize the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus. Legendary stories about St. Nicholas later become part of the inspiration for the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas’ origin story is not. The legends ...

The bones of Saint Nicholas, who inspired the story of Santa Claus, have mystified the world for nearly 1,700 years following his death. Housed in the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, Italy, the relics ...

A pile of toys continues to grow Friday evening at St. Nicholas Church in downtown Wilkes-Barre, as children and adults bring forward contributions for needy families in honor of their patron saint, ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on Dec. 6 — go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children. NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint ...