How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create the legend of Santa Claus — and why he's not interchangeable with Saint Nicholas.

How did Santa Claus become the figurehead of Christmas? Here's a history lesson on ol' Saint Nick.

Old Saint Nick The popular term for Santa prior to this period was Saint Nicholas, a name known from the religious observance of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Viewers are getting their first look at a Christmas movie set in the Christmas City. The first trailer for "Saint Nick of Bethlehem" was posted on the movie's Facebook page.