The Origins of Santa Claus | Who Was Saint Nicholas?

It is said that someone dies every time the bones of Saint Nicholas in Venice are disturbed. The last time the bones were examined was in July 1992.

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He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church. Legends grew up about his generosity, and throughout the Middle Ages ...

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Nicholas calmly prayed, and suddenly the wind ceased and the waves died down, to the wonder of the sailors, who feared shipwreck.

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He gave up his spirit and died in the year of our Lord three-hundred and forty-three. His earthly body, borne by a great procession of bishops, priests, monks, ...

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Nobody's really sure. It could have happened several ways. * He might have overdosed on reindeer exhaust. * He may have gotten shanked in ...

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On 6 December 343, Saint Nicholas died but his miracles continued. Eventually, the man was replaced by the myth of Santa Claus – if he even existed at all.

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He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said ...

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His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and ...

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Saint Nicholas was known for his generosity and kindness, which gave rise to legends of miracles he performed for the poor and unhappy.

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