Saint Nicholas will greet folks at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt ... Carmel Christkindlmarkt visitors can browse various products sourced from Germany and neighboring German-speaking European ...

St. Nicholas' legend eventually would be merged with many other nationalities' traditions to become Santa Claus. But in parts of Europe, including Germany and Holland, St. Nicholas Day remains ...

Saint Nicholas, born in Southern Turkey in the third ... This gave rise to the tradition in Germany and other European countries of giving presents on the Saint’s feast day.