Christmas stockings began in 1823’s “A Visit From St. Nicholas” poem. Legend says St. Nick refused charity, stayed with poor people, heard their daughters were into bad things and decided to ...

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus – sometimes referred to as St. Nick, Kris Kringle or Father Christmas – similarly fills stockings and gives presents to children based on their behavior.

Yes, Saint Nicholas, the man who inspired Santa Claus. Deacon Elmer Pekarik said Saint Nicholas’ parents were wealthy and after they died he became very generous.

The Feast of St. Nicholas, commonly known as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually on Dec. 6, and though it involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from celebrations on Christmas Eve and ...

The 1822 poem "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," commonly called "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," furthered the narrative that Santa was a " right jolly old elf " who rode a sleigh to ...

Think about Saint Nicholas, then Father Christmas, then Santa Claus. We know two things before everything else — they are generous and they are wise.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Saint Nicholas Christmas Foundation is asking for help from the community in order to ensure the holidays are jolly for local seniors. The foundation’s St. Nick’s ...

Nick’s Saint Nicholas Christmas Foundation has a national reputation for helping seniors feel they’re not forgotten during the holidays. His efforts were even showcased on NBC’s Today. Items like ...