But for Greater Cincinnatians, a special day in early December is when the real festivities begin. The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day ...

Saint Nicholas was born in Lycia in Asia Minor ... and is thus associated with Santa Claus in some countries. He died on December 6th in 346.

Although Santa Claus and his foreign counterparts still visit European countries, in some areas, December 6th (also known as the Feast of St. Nicholas) is actually the main day of gift-giving and ...