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Free Printable St. Nicholas Day Crafts and ActivitiesDecember 6 marks the Feast Day of the popular saint of Christmas, St. Nicholas. Nicholas was a 4th century bishop in Asia Minor and is the patron saint of Russia and Holland. Here are free printablel St. Nicholas activities. -
St. Barbara, St. Nicholas and St. Lucia Feast DatesThere are lesser known celebrations that are observed by many around the world that fall between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adding one or more of these celebrations are a way to introduce cultural diversity to the family. -
St. Nicholas Facts, History, BiographyWho is St. Nicholas? Was he a real person? This QA shares interesting St. Nicholas facts, history, and biography.
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Krampus: St. Nicholas' Sinister CompanionFind out about Krampus, a demonic figure who travels with St. Nicholas in some cultures.
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"A Visit from St. Nicholas" Staple of Holiday Specials"A Visit from St. Nicholas" has been adapted to several holiday cartoons over the years. -
St. Nicholas Church of San Jose Annual Greek Festival is a Good Time for AllAnnual Greek Festival June 3, 4, 5, 2011, hosted by St. Nicholas Church in San Jose promises to have delicious, authentic food, folk dancing, music, entertainment, and much, much more!! Free admission tickets! -
Rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Destroyed on 9/11, Stymied by BureaucratsWhile the controversy concerning the 9/11 Mosque continues to rage unabated, a new scandal concerning St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, destroyed during the 9/11 attacks, has arisen. It seems to be a case of bureaucratic double standards.
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Now on DVD: VeggieTales: St. Nicholas: A Story of Joyful GivingA review of the VeggieTale movie that tells the story of St. Nicholas.
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About St. Nicholas: How He Influenced Santa Claus, Father Christmas and Kris KringleMany of the Christmas gift-giving characters around the world are based on the story of a real-life man: St. Nicholas. -
St. Nicholas DayCelebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6 and add a new tradition to the holiday celebrations. -
From St. Nicholas to Santa Claus: Connecting the SymbolismExplore the symbols and legends of St. Nicholas and discover the roots of some modern Christmas traditions. -
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Presents the Valley Greek Festival Again!Every year, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church holds a special event, The Valley Greek Festival, on Memorial day weekend. A gorgeous, and scrumptious, opportunity for a fun-filled family outing, the festival has a little something for everyone, of every age.
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St. Nicholas, Santa Claus and German ChristkindlSt. Nicholas is alive and well in Germany, along with Santa Claus and Christkindl. These legendary figures are related, in that they all give gifts to children, but there are important differences. -
How to Play Jolly Old St. Nicholas on the Piano in Time for ChristmasThis guide will teach you how to play Jolly Old St. Nicholas on the piano. -
Christmas Holiday Recipe Guide: Dutch St. Nicholas CookiesSt. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6 in the Netherlands. With a plethora of Dutch ancestors, I've inherited many recipes. For Hollanders, Christmas means koekjes (cookies). Here are my favorite Dutch cookies recipes. -
Christmas Holiday Party Planner: St. Nicholas Day ActivitiesChristmas traditions around the world differ from country to country. Every country has special cultural recipes, activities and festivals. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6; here's a party activity guide for a St. Nicholas Day celebration. -
St. Nicholas, a Pagan SaintSt. Nicholas is actually a Christianized version of the Greek gods Nike and Poseidon. His festival, originally set to Dec. 6th, is one of the favorite festivals of the year.
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The Historical St. Nick: Santa Claus Punched Me in the FaceOther than his generosity and a white beard, the real St. Nicholas bears little resemblance to Santa Claus. St. Nicholas spent more time at the local docks than in church. No doubt, this is where St. Nicholas learned to box. -
Places to Look for Santa Claus and Saint NicholasSanta and Nicolas of Myra, Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle and Santa Claus refer to the same person. Saint Nicholas in Turkey and Italy. Festivals of Saint Nicholas in Lorraine and Bari. Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi.
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Jolly O' St. Nicholas, the Man Behind the Red Coat"He had a broad face and a round little belly, that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly." As quoted from The Night Before Christmas, this is the image we see when we think of Santa Claus. But where did the tradition begin?
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St. Nicholas Day - My Favorite Holiday MemoryA fun holiday ritual that's not just for kids. -
St. Nicholas' Appearance: What Santa Really Looked LikeEver wonder what the "real" Santa Claus looked like? The truth may surprise you. -
Global Holiday Hop: Holland and the Feast of St. NicholasSeries of articles highlighting Christmas Traditions from Around the World. The Lesson planner features traditions, recipes, activities, games and more. These articles will provide a great social studies focus.
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Famous People Who Died on Saint Nicholas Day December 6thThese are some of the famous people who died on Saint Nicholas Day December 6th. Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Pete Rozelle, Honus Wagner, Jefferson Davis, Roy Orbison, Monet
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Free Printable St. Lucia Day ActivitiesAdvent is the period of preparation for Christmas. Several special feast days fall during Advent: December 6- St. Nicholas, December 12-Our Lady of Guadalupe and December 13- St. Lucia. Here are free printable activities for St. Lucia Day. -
Secret Gifts from Saint NicholasThroughout his lifetime St. Nicholas had a reputation for using his inheritance to help those less fortunate by way of secret gifts. In some countries, St. Nicholas leaves sweet treats on the eve of his feast day for those children who have been nice throughout the year.
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Santa Claus, St. Nick and Christmas Figures Around the WorldChristmas is a Holy Christian observance that is often celebrated with imaginative, fanciful traditions from folklore and legend. Santa Claus is a legendary personality, similar to St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, Julenisse and Christkindl.
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The Real Life Santa Claus or St. NickNicholas of Myra (as it is called in the East) or Nicolas de Bari (as he is known in the West) was a bishop who lived in the fourth century. He is most famously known as St. Nicholas or Santa Claus.
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St. Patrick's Day Sayings & Funny QuotesCelebrate Irish heritage with a small collection of St. Patrick's Day sayings. Share these funny St. Patrick's Day quotes with friends.
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Three Wonderful Children's Books that Tell the True Story of Saint NicholasA look at three children's books that tell the historically accurate story of Saint Nicholas.
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Enjoy the Christmas Traditions Days in St. Charles, MissouriInformation about the Christmas Traditions days in St. Charles, Missouri where there are Santas from around the world, carolers and more to make your holiday special.
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2009 Labor Day Events and Festivities in St. Louis, MissouriIt is never too soon to start planning for the Labor Day weekend and St. Louis has numerous events scheduled to celebrate the holiday.
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The Story of St. NickA brief overview of the history of St. Nick and how he became "Santa Claus" to the world
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Pages of History: A Visit from Saint NicholasThe legendary poem that gave us our modern image of Santa. -
Teen Arrested in Murder of St. Petersburg Police OfficerTeen Arrested in Murder of St. Petersburg Police Officer,Nicholas Lindsey Will Be Charged With First-Degree Murder and will likely spend the rest of his life in jail. -
Who is St. Nick? A Brief Overview of the Man in RedPossibly one of the most universal and well known icons in history is Santa Claus. While his title varies from country to country and from person to person, the icons overall character remains consistent.
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Santa Claus Revealed: My Run-in with Jolly Old St. NickThere was a time in my childhood when I really believed in a magical Santa Claus who comes at Christmas Eve and fills up my favorite sock with chocolates. All our questions about Santa Claus were dealt with by my parents by simply replying "... magic!"
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The Life and Times of SantaSt. Nicholas actually did exist, and although changes were made, his story has been handed down for centuries.
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Christmas in GermanyChristmas in Germany is a month long celebration, with St. Nicholas bringing the first round of gifts. -
Some Pickings from the AC Grapevine: Contributions by Nicholas, C. Anne, Andrea, Phaidra and ClipperHere are some links to or excerpts of AC articles that I have recently enjoyed. Check out these writings by AC contributors Nicholas Joseph, C. Anne Prescott, Andrea Rowe, Phaidra Glover and Clipper Vanistok.
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