St. Nicholas Archive

How Did St. Nicholas Become Santa Claus? – History, Legend And Tradition

AncientPages.com | December 22, 2023

AncientPages.com - We're all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this

Archaeology

Ancient Bronze Ring Bearing The Image Of St. Nicholas May Have Been Worn For Protection

AncientPages.com | December 28, 2021

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - This weekend, Christmas was celebrated worldwide and here in Israel, with decorated fir trees, colorful lights, and of course with hats and figures

Archaeology

Remarkable Intact 700-Year-Old Ring With Image Of St. Nicholas Found In Jezreel Valley, Israel

AncientPages.com | March 6, 2018

AncientPages.com - A rare, intact 700-year-old bronze ring bearing the image of St. Nicholas was accidentally discovered work in the garden of a home in the Jezreel Valley, Israel.