How did the custom get started? Christians see gift giving as a symbolic homage to the Three Wise Men's tributes to the baby Jesus. In the New Testament, the Magi are described as honoring the ...

to yoga practice with reindeer, here are some of our favorite and arguably unexpected Alaskan adventures to inspire you to get ... Meet the jolly fellow himself at the Santa Claus House store, but ...

Jim Beebe, 66, of Omaha, formerly of McCook, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2025. Jim's life was a testament to devotion, dignity, and an unwavering love for his family. Born on Jan. 27, 1959, to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known ... know a deep love in their life." Devotion to St. Nicholas ...

Rise of the Guardians (2012) Photograph: (X/DreamWorks) This animated movie based on the books by William Joyce followed the adventures of Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Sandman ...

One bishop that was present, Nicholas of Myra (otherwise known as Saint Nicholas, or Santa Claus), viewed the matter thusly ... Perhaps a perfect human could live sinlessly and earn eternal life for ...

The service was one of many throughout the week as Santa Fe-area Christians prepared ... overcoming all of that and choosing the way of life, rather than the way of death,” she said.

ELDORADO — The scent of herbs and flowers filled St. Elias the Prophet Orthodox Church on Saturday morning as the priest scattered roses and bay leaves throughout the sanctuary. The church’s ...