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St Nicholas and the Two Thieves

In life Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, an area in modern Turkey, had a reputation for caring for and protecting his flock.  Even before he became a Bishop at a very young age, he used the wealth he had inherited...

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Tutor Scam on CRAIGSLIST

My bright daughter has uncovered a scam that keeps getting stranger and stranger as I research it online. She plans to attend graduate school for secondary education in the fall and so is looking for part...

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St Nicholas Day

December 6th, is St. Nicholas Day, the day designated by the Catholic Church in its Calendar of Saints to honor the man named Nicholas who was Bishop of Myra, which is now a part of Turkey, and noted for his...

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Is It Good Or Bad To Tell Children That Santa Claus Is a Myth?

My first thought on reading this Hub Request was what is to be gained from telling a child that Santa Claus is a myth? After all, childhood is a time of discovery and learning for children and the...

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Father Christmas and His Assistant Père Fouettard

Saint Nicholas Day is December 6th. In many parts of the world this day is celebrated with St. Nicholas visiting cities and homes where he distributes gifts to children. This tradition goes back to the...

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Krampus And Knecht Ruprecht - Santa's Alter-ego

The European tradition of Santa Claus isn't quite as cheery as Americana's jolly old elf. According to many European legends surrounding St. Nicholas, he didn't travel alone. Krampus, sometimes to referred...

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Christmas Trivia: A Christmas Quiz

Christmas is celebrated in many different cultures, each with its own traditions. How much do you know about the Christmas traditions here in the United States? Take this Christmas quiz and test your...

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How to Celebrate St. Nicholas Day

Children love surprises and love Christmas. One tradition that is fun to celebrate with young children is St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas was the forerunner of Santa Claus and, like Santa Claus, secretly...

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Yes Virginia There Is A Santa Claus

December, 1897 Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says "If you see it in The Sun it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa...

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Challenges - Educating Girls: A Priority for The Future

Educating girls must be a priority of the future could possibly be viewed as a statement of gender bashing; however that is not my intention. For the past few years, I’ve heard similar statements...

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