“St. Nicholas is a little hard to say ... The Calvinist Protestants of northern Germany moved the gift-giving to Christmas and dressed St. Nick in fur instead of bishop’s robes.

It discusses the origins of the Christmas tree, the significance of St. Nicholas, and the practices of countries like Germany, Sweden, Mexico, Italy, and China. The narrative emphasizes the ...

Located in Lesser Town (Malá Strana), the St. Nicholas Church (not to be confused with the Church of St. Nicholas in Old Town Square) is well visited for its stunning baroque architecture ...

St. Michael's, Hamburg's largest church ... The church's 433-foot-tall tower, home to Germany's largest clock bell, is visible from all over the city. In the crypt far below, about 2,000 people ...