Saint Nicholas Day

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2022 Date	December 6, 2022
2023 Date	December 6, 2023

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Saint Nicholas Day in 2022

Tuesday, Dec 6

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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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Today is the feast of St Nicholas. Did you know that the tradition of stockings comes from St Nicholas who threw gold through an open window in his town and it is thought that some fell in the socks of a child.🧦Do you have any family traditions to mark this day? https://t.co/GJYPbBTrAS
— Catholic Education Service (@CathEdService) December 6, 2021

Saint Nicholas stopped by our house sometimes last night. In past times he used to bring sticks to naughty kids and treats to nice kids WHO cleaned their boots the night before. In time, he learned to bring both, and boots cleaning is less and less enforced. https://t.co/fXcgrbFNMO
— Daria Crisan (@crisan_daria) December 6, 2021

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas. https://t.co/PDdfM3HCla
— Christ The Teacher (@CTTCS_212) December 6, 2021

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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.

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.