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Every Dec. 6, kids around Wisconsin look forward to receiving treats and gifts from St. Nicholas. Here's where the tradition comes from.
In Greece, Saint Nicholas does not carry an especial association with gift-giving, as this tradition is carried over to St. Basil of Caesarea, celebrated on New Year's Day. St. Nicholas is the protector of sailors, he is considered the patron saint of the Greek Navy, military and merchant alike, and his day is marked by festivities aboard all ...
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
St. Nick's Day occurs annually Dec. 6, which is a Friday this year. What is St. Nicholas Day, and how is it celebrated? St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas, the fourth century bishop ...
St. Nick's Day may not be widely celebrated in the United States, but it is popular in cities with large German populations, such as Cincinnati.
St. Nicholas Park, located at the intersection of St. Nicholas Avenue and 127th Street, in an area originally settled by Dutch farmers, is named for St. Nicholas of Myra. [113] Nicholas is honored in the calendar of saints of the Lutheran Churches, as well as in Church of England and in the Episcopal Church on 6 December. [114] [115] [116]
A filled Christmas stocking. A Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that is hung on Saint Nicholas Day or Christmas Eve so that Saint Nicholas (or the related figures of Santa Claus and Father Christmas) can fill it with small toys, candy, fruit, coins or other small gifts when he arrives.
Being St. Nick might seem all fun and reindeer games, but as the holiday season ramps up and thousands of Santas take to shopping centers, private parties and holiday theme parks nationally and ...