Saint Nicholas Day

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2022 Date	December 6, 2022
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Saint Nicholas Day in 2022

Tuesday, Dec 6

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Saint Nicholas Day 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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The closest we come to this in England is St Nicholas, Arundel and the Orthodox Chapel inside the Anglican shrine at Walsingham
— Dr Francis Young (@DrFrancisYoung) December 4, 2022

This afternoon I was notified that Gus Nicholas died, on the feast of Saint Nicholas, at his daughter’s home in Florida. How he met her (@DeannaShrodes) was the focus of our recent @CBSMornings story. It is a tale of determination, DNA & destiny. RIP Gus. https://t.co/ExC32htuyA
— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) December 6, 2022

May St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, 4th Century, remind us of the spiritual reason for giving gifts at Christmas. Let us pray for those who give us gifts and for those who receive our gifts. May we all give Glory to God, the Great Giver of Gifts, flowing from His essence of Love. https://t.co/IMr9YNpVkq
— Bishop J. Strickland (@Bishopoftyler) December 6, 2022

Saint Nicholas Day 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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Updated 05:03 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church officially reopens to public after being destroyed on 9/11

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St. Nicholas: 5 Things to Know and Share

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Troy Sentinel/1823/12/23/Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas - Wikisource, the free online library

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Saint Nicholas Day 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.