Santa Claus
Reliquary housing bone fragments of Saint Nicholas stolen from French basilica, destroyed
According to legend, Saint Nicholas had a habit of secretly giving gifts to those in need, leading to the later rise of the traditional figure of Santa Claus.
‘Last Christmas, I gave you Iran’: Trump, Netanyahu in Mar-a-Lago love fest on Eretz Nehederet
Searching for Christmas in Jerusalem’s Old City - Reporter's Notebook
Ramada Olivie Nazareth rolls out December Christmas program with workshops and festive meals
Santa Claus-related relics sold on eBay return to Italy
The objects were intercepted in February and June of 2020 after a Canadian purchased them through eBay.
War on Christmas: Pro-Kremlin channels release video of Santa shot down by Russian air defense
The scene shows Grandfather Frost, Russia's version of Santa, congratulating a Russian soldier for shooting down Santa.
Ho ho ho: Asteroid the size of nine reindeer to pass by Earth on Christmas - NASA
An asteroid the size of around nine reindeer - coincidentally, how many reindeer Santa Claus supposedly uses - is set to pass by the Earth on Christmas.
Jesus' birthplace removes all Christmas decorations in honor of Hamas 'martyrs’
A spokesperson for the city also told the Telegraph, “The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration."
Young girl asks police for DNA test to prove Santa is real -report
The girl sent parts of a cookie and a carrot to the police that she said were eaten by Santa for the DNA test.
Christmas in Jerusalem: The Christian history in Israel's capital
Though a minority in a city with a majority of Jews and Muslims, Christians have a long history in Israel’s capital.
Santa Claus undaunted by arctic blast, US military says
The Santa tracker tradition originated from a 1955 misprint in a Colorado Springs newspaper of the telephone number of a department store for children to call and speak with Santa.
Jerusalem Santa sends Christmas greetings from hot air balloon over city
Jerusalem's local Santa Claus, Issa Kassissieh, does this annually at places across Israel.
In the Christmas spirit: Can you find the 7 hidden items?
There are seven hidden items in this picture of dozens of Santa Claus figures. Many TikTok users were left puzzled. Can you find them?
Hanukkah, Christmas in Jerusalem: Fun family activities for the holidays
This year, Hanukkah and Christmas overlap, so we are looking forward to welcoming visitors of all faiths to celebrate the two holidays.
