who many credit as being the inspiration for the red-suited Christmas icon. This holiday season, we’d like to take the opportunity to share the story of the real Saint Nicholas, and the many ...

The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became a popular tradition during the medieval period, particularly in Germany and German-speaking countries. St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas ...

Today in Europe, St. Nicholas Day is still celebrated, particularly in parts of northern Europe and German-speaking regions. Children are given treats and gifts, and many will leave letters for St ...

In ancient German and Dutch folklore, Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, would leave gifts in shoes and socks left out for him by children. By the 16th century, the beast-like Krampus was ...

So who was the real Saint Nicholas? While we hate to be the bearers of bad news, the jolly figure we leave mince pies and sherry out for every Christmas Eve is far from the real St Nick.