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St. Nicholas Day, feast day (December 6) of St. Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra. St. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece , of a number of cities, and of sailors and children, among many other groups, and was noted for his generosity.
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- Saint Nicholas Day: The Feast of Sinterklaas. At the beginning of the Advent season is St. Nicholas Day (December 6—or December 19 on the Julian calendar).
- Saint Nicholas Traditions. You may find it interesting that some of our Santa Claus traditions truly came from St. Nicholas Day. If your children are confused about Santa Claus, perhaps tell them the story of St. Nicholas who was a real saint who bestowed gifts onto others to demonstrate his faith.
- When Is St. Nicholas Day? Year. St. Nicholas Day. 2020. Sunday, December 6. 2021. Monday, December 6. 2022. Tuesday, December 6.
- St. Nicholas History: Who Was the Real St. Nicholas? In the 3rd century, in the village of Patara in Turkey (part of Greece in those days), a wealthy couple gave birth to a boy they named Nicholas.
Dec 5, 2023 · La fête de la Saint Nicolas (Saint Nicholas Day) is inspired by Bishop Nicolas of Myra who was born in the third century in what is present-day Turkey. The bishop was known for protecting children, widows, and vulnerable people, and for being a kind and generous man.
Dec 1, 2022 · It is mainly eastern France that celebrates Saint Nicholas day - particularly Flanders, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne and Franche-Comté. The reason why these areas recognise the saint is said to date back to the Battle of Nancy in 1477.
Dec 6, 2023 · Celebrated every December 6, this holiday is above all a tradition scrupulously respected in several French regions such as Lorraine and Alsace. So, who is Saint-Nicolas, and what is the...
Dec 6, 2019 · Today, 6th December is the Feast of St Nicholas, or St Nicholas of Myra, the 4th century Bishop of Myra. St Nicholas is the patron saint of children, as well as sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, brewers, pawnbrokers and students.
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Dec 6, 2020 · Why do we celebrate St. Nicholas day? St Nicholas Day on December 6 recognizes the third-century patron saint and the generosity he showed to those around him. He left such a lasting impact that over time his character inspired Santa Claus.
