A religious sister who befriended Billy the Kid, calmed a lynch mob and testified against human trafficking is one step ...

Known for his piety and kindness, Saint Nicholas became the patron saint of children and sailors. He was famous for his generosity as in the case of three poor sisters for whom he secretly ...

It begins with the feast of Sinterklaas. For most Dutch children, it's the most anticipated day of the year. It's the day when Sinterklaas, the patron saint of children from whom the name Santa Claus ...

who became the patron saint of children in most of Europe. It was in Holland, where they called him Sinterklaas, that he earned his reputation for giving stuff away. A small pair of wooden shoes ...

He had become the patron saint of children and was known as a man of great generosity. His background made him an easy candidate for later becoming associated with Christmas, even though he originally ...

He had become the patron saint of children and was known as a man of great generosity. His background made him an easy candidate for later becoming associated with Christmas, even though he ...

His acts of goodwill and compassion led to widespread veneration across Europe, and he became the patron saint of children, sailors, and several other groups. Saint Nicholas’ feast day on 6th ...

Because of his acts of kindness, St. Nicholas is seen as a miracle worker in the East and is considered the patron saint of children and sailors in the West. He became the Bishop of Myra at a young ...

He had become the patron saint of children and was known as a man of great generosity. His background made him an easy candidate for later becoming associated with Christmas, even though he originally ...

Christian Bishop Saint Nicholas was the patron of children. He became renowned for his reported generosity and secret gift giving. The image of Santa Claus shows similarities with the English ...