Santa Claus
Thessaloniki, where Santa Claus is SUPing to town
Santa may be about to don his big red suit, hitch up the reindeer to the sleigh and take off from the icy north pole, but things are done a little differently in Thessaloniki.
Bringing some festive cheer to the northern city, over 30 people on SUPs took to the waters of the Thermaic Gulf on Saturday dressed in Santa outfits.
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Bulgaria Celebrates St. Nicholas Day: A Tradition of Faith and Festivity
Bulgarians across the country observed the Day of Saint Nicholas on December 6, known as Nikulden, commemorating the revered figure of St. Nicholas of Myra. Originating from Patara in Asia Minor in the 3rd century, St. Nicholas led a pious life, aiding the destitute and weak while embodying the principles of faith and truth.
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 - but Saint Nicholas' origin story is not.
The legends surrounding jolly old St Nicholas - celebrated annually on December 6 - go way beyond delivering candy and toys to children.
WHO WAS ST NICHOLAS?
Miracle on 34th Street | Athens | December 21
George Seaton's film "Miracle on 34th Street" remains one of the best-loved Christmas classics of all time, conveying a message of hope and love. To make sure we all still believe in miracles, the Hellenic American Union (hau.gr) has arranged a screening of the original 1947 version.
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Christmas Factory | Athens | November 25 – January 6
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Christmas Factory at Technopolis (athens-technopolis.gr). For this special occasion, Santa and his trusty elves will be going all out with live shows, an amusement park, an ice rink, face-painting and storytelling sessions, stilt walkers, festive dancing and delicious treats.
Christmas Markets Unveiled Across Bulgaria: Festive Fun for All
Get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as Bulgaria's cities gear up for a dazzling array of Christmas markets. From Sofia to Plovdiv to Ruse, these bustling markets promise delightful treats, heartwarming activities, and festive shopping opportunities for everyone.
Real Santa Claus’s (St. Nicholas) burial place possibly found!
Saint Nicholas served as Bishop of Myra until his death and burial there in A.D. 343
Tomb of ‘Santa Claus’ unearthed in Antalya: Expert
An excavation team has unearthed the exact place of the tomb of Saint Nicholas, also known as "Santa Claus," and the floor on which he walked, inside the St. Nicholas Church in the southern province of Antalya's Demre district.
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Two flamingos choose to stay back in Demre’s bird sanctuary
Two of the six flamingos that came last year to the Santa Claus Bird Sanctuary in the southern province of Antalya's Demre district to spend the winter have chosen to stay back instead of migrating.
Christmas celebrated under pandemic’s shadow
Christmas festivities began on Dec. 25, with hundreds of millions across the world under coronavirus restrictions celebrating a pared-down version of a holiday typically marked by travel and large gatherings.
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