Saint Nicholas

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AKA Name	Saint Nicolas
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2022 Date	6 December 2022
2023 Date	6 December 2023

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Saint Nicholas Day in 2022

Tuesday, 6 Dec

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Saint Nicholas History

Saint Nicholas Day seeks to celebrate the patron Saint Nicholas of Myra. This day aims to recognize Saint Nicholas' contributions to the poor and his reputation for bringing gifts to those in need. Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in the 3rd century. He became well known for his charitable nature and actions. He would later become the inspiration for the jolly Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas Day is observed annually on December 6th.

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6th Window. The Feast of Saint Nicholas & Dorchester was heavy muffled in snow. Bear had risen at five to open up the Soup Kitchen. When he arrived, he stood & stared, speechless. Piled high in the porch were dozens of brightly embroidered sacks full of the most wonderful food. https://t.co/vGxv7u4oUu
— Anne Louise Avery (@AnneLouiseAvery) December 6, 2022

St Nicholas putting gold pieces through the window of a poor man as a dowry for his three daughters. BL Royal 20 D VI; Wauchier de Denain, Lives of the Saints; France, Central (Paris); 13th century; f.144r @BLMedieval https://t.co/tSUV3wqtYQ
— Ennius (@red_loeb) December 3, 2022

December 6 ! During Saint Nicholas Day, I heard you may found sweets in your shoes... Seems like some ended in the kid's boot and he's willing to share with grandpa Askeladd. #VINLAND_SAGA #ヴィンランド・サガ https://t.co/4pLYUsjKbs
— Kai 🌻 Askeladd advent calendar 👑 (@KaizokunoYume) December 6, 2022

Saint Nicholas Facts

Saint Nicholas was born 280 A.D in Patara Lycia, which is modern-day Turkey. He devoted himself to others, even using his inheritance to help the poor and sick.
The poem, An Account of a Visit From Saint Nicholas, written in 1820 by Clement Clarke Moore, describes Saint Nicholas as a jolly heavy set man who would come down chimneys and leave gifts for children. This would be the inspiration for Santa Claus.
A popular tradition adopted by Christmas is the act of leaving one’s shoes outside their door. Stockings hung on a fireplace mantel are also common. During the night, Saint Nicholas comes. In the morning, those shoes and stockings are found full of gifts and treats.

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Saint Nicholas Top Events and Things to Do

Be kind and charitable. As a patron saint, Saint Nicholas was very generous and was well known for giving to others.
Continue the German tradition of baking Stutenkerl. Stutenkerl is a German pastry made from sweet, leavened dough. It is shaped in the form of a man, a reference to Saint Nicholas.
Read a story about Saint Nicholas. We suggest The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale.