Some asked Saint Nicholas for iPhones. Some asked for peace. By Oleksandr Chubko Photographs by David Guttenfelder Hundreds of children gathered at a local school, awaiting Saint Nicholas.Credit ...

The St. Nicholas Project in Vermont knows this well, as the effort cares for a group of youngsters throughout the year to emulate the saint’s specialty. “The St. Nicholas Project is a Catholic ...

Saint Nicholas of Myra — known for only rewarding well-behaved kids with gifts — first inspired the Dutch folk figure Sinterklaas, who later became known as the jolly, sleigh-riding old guy ...

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.

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 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.

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.

Father Christmas will be delivering presents as usual during the holidays, but not in the Italian port town of Bari, where his bones lie buried beneath a church.

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.