Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they?
The surprising origins of Jolly Old St. Nick include a tie to prostitution, kids chopped into pieces, a devil named Krampus and a racist tradition around his helper Zwarte Pieter, or Black Peter.
The legend of jolly old St. Nicholas evolved into Santa Claus in Christmas tradition, but who was St. Nicholas?
Learn about history and global traditions of Santa Claus, from Saint Nicholas's origins to modern holiday celebrations and cultural impact.
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The history of Santa Claus some say begins with a Saint. December 6th is the feast day of Saint Nicholas, a figure recognized as one of the many
Modern-day Santa Claus has quite the backstory. Follow the evolution from the real St. Nicholas, a Greek and early Christian bishop born around 280 AD, to the jolly, gifts-dispensing Santa we know today.
Explore the ancient charm of Antalya Demre St. Nicholas Church, a historic pilgrimage site with rich ties to Christmas traditions.
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Every November beginning in 1928, elaborate holiday decorations transformed Hollywood Boulevard into Santa Claus Lane.
