Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

HISTORICAL FACTS: Saint nicholas | History Defined

Is This the Real Musketeer d'Artagnan? Archaeologists Uncover 17th-Century Skeleton in Maastricht

A skeleton found beneath a church floor in Maastricht may belong to Charles de Batz-Castelmore, the real d'Artagnan, inspiring Alexandre Dumas' famous character.

International Business Times UK

US Department of Homeland Security turns Santa into an ICE agent in 'digusting' AI video

The US Department of Homeland Security has taken its holiday-themed campaign for mass deportations to a whole new low with an AI-generated video that turns Santa Claus into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

Euronews

Have yourself a freaky Christmas: The strangest European folklore explained

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

Euronews

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Saint Nicholas Tomb Found in Türkiye as Archaeologists Unveil 'Santa Claus' Burial Evidence

Archaeologists in Türkiye uncover a chamber they believe may be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, revealing new evidence linked to the figure who inspired Santa Claus.

International Business Times UK

Golden gifts, spindly sculptures and an etching innovator – the week in art

Mona Hatoum goes hammer and tongs with Giacometti, Andrew Geddes is revealed as a pioneer and Saint Nick rocks up four months early

The Guardian - UK

3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

LiveScience

Where does Santa live? It’s a trickier question to answer than you may think

Sending a letter to Santa can be difficult as no one can agree on where exactly Santa lives. Several countries are competing to claim Santa as one of their citizens.

The Conversation

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?

Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update?

The Guardian - UK

Santa, maybe? Why we have different names for who ‘hurries down the chimney’ on Christmas

Everyone has heard of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a reindeer-powered sleigh.

The Conversation

Santa Claus was inspired by a real figure who fought against miscarriages of justice

Santa Claus is based on the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one of the most popular saints in Europe.

The Conversation

Santa Claus reveals favorite Christmas movie: 'Flintstones Christmas Carol'!

Get ready for a jolly and creative interview with Santa Claus himself! Discover his favorite Christmas movie and learn how to get off the naughty list in a...

Top News

When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?

The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide

The Independent UK

Shock of the old: 10 demonic depictions of Europe’s disturbing Christmas customs

The festive season wasn’t always about mince pies and wanton consumerism. In fact, ancient folklore was more O Holy Fright than O Holy Night

The Guardian - UK

Best Christmas stockings for a kicking festive mantlepiece

No hall is truly decked without the perfect collection of Christmas stockings

Evening Standard

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine’s heritage to Louvre in Paris

The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine’s most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war. Their exhibition at the world’s best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its…

Daily Record

Man with rare condition who can taste and smell words describes what Christmas feels like

Henry Gray was diagnosed with the lexical-gustatory synaesthesia in 2009 and thought everyone had the same ability until he was pulled up by his parents and teachers.

Daily Record

Real Santa Claus resting place uncovered by archaeologists under church in Turkey

St Nicholas, the inspiration behind Father Christmas who was known for his extreme generosity passed away in 343 AD and his tomb has been discovered in Myra by archaeologists.

Daily Mirror

Archaeologists discover tomb of 'Santa Claus' hidden underneath a church in Turkey

The resting place of the saint who inspired Santa Claus has been found by a team of archaeologists almost 1,700 years after he died

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Irish Mirror

'Santa's grave' found in Turkey underneath church as Christmas comes early for archaeologists

Tis the season to be jolly!

People

ANNECHRISTINE POUJOULAT

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Department of Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.