But the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari, in Italy’s southern region of Puglia, has perhaps the strongest claim to St. Nicholas’ final resting place today.

The final resting place of St. Nicholas, a 4th century Greek bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, was well known after a group of wealthy Italian men in 1087 A.D. decided to take the ...

The 11th century Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey. AP The Kris Kringle precursor, who died Dec. 6, 343, had reportedly been interred at the UNESCO heritage site, the Daily Star reported.

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated every year on Dec. 6, typically by filling the stockings and shoes children leave out overnight with sweets and toys.

PRIMROSE — The enticing scent of bleenies, kielbasi, pierogi and other coal region foods wafted over the grounds of St. Nicholas Hall on Saturday. Crowds lined up for orders of their favorite ...

The St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival will bring out thousands of people to the 1700 block of South 9th Street this Sunday.

In 2016, when the Santiago Calatrava –designed Oculus was completed, another Calatrava structure was in the midst of construction nearby: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine.