From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: the surprising origins of Kris Kringle. Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

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 ...

Over 20 years in, Eblen Charities' Saint Nicholas Project is still going strong. This time around, ... Last year, they served around 3,000 kids. This year, they are aiming for 6,000.

The popular term for Santa prior to this period was Saint Nicholas, a name known from the religious observance of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6. The Dutch name, SinterKlaas , is actually ...

The real face of Santa Claus — complete with his iconic beard — has been revealed for the first time in 1,700 years after scientists rendered what they believe Saint Nicholas of Myra may ...

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

Archaeologists say they've found Tomb of St Nicholas who inspired the story of 'Santa Claus.'. They uncovered a six-foot-long limestone tomb with a raised lid and pitch roof buried up to six feet ...

Even when not dressed in a traditional red and white suit and matching hat, Larry Ard often gets mistaken for Santa Claus.

1. There is a legend behind why St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. Many people know that St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, but they may not know why he has that title.