One bishop that was present, Nicholas of Myra (otherwise known as Saint Nicholas, or Santa Claus), viewed the matter thusly. He became so agitated at this attack on Christ, that he crossed the room ...

he is our subject here. But before we present the true story of "Santa Claus" let us list some of the other Saint Nicholases: St. Nicholas of Flüe, Patron of Switzerland; St. Nicholas of ...

Cultures as far afield as Mongolia, Canada, and Scandinavia feature reindeer prominently in their legends and stories, which is how reindeer would become closely associated with Santa Claus. While ...

The absence of a “Santa Claus rally” does not doom the U.S. stock market in 2025. The period from Christmas through the second trading day of January marks the traditional definition of the ...

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The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and weighing 35-55 grams, it is a proficient predator, hunting insects and ...

Hidden in the Irish countryside, the ruins of a medieval settlement are said to hold the final resting place of the man who inspired Santa Claus. According to local legend, a relic of St Nicholas ...

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28. Though he was there to promote his new comedy You're Cordially Invited, the actor's Christmas comedy Elf was a hot topic, co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin asking Ferrell about ...

By Carly Thomas Associate Editor It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through a midlife crisis. In December, Will Ferrell went viral after he was seen dressed up as his ...

Will Ferrell came face to face with "Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," and he may never be the same. The "Elf" star got a firsthand look at the life-size, animatronic Buddy the Elf decoration ...