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Why Celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
December 6 or December 19 on the Julian Calendar


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  • To tell the story of a Christian saint, whose model life inspires compassion and charity
  • To reveal the true identity of Santa Claus and Father Christmas
  • To focus on giving more than on receiving
  • To emphasize small treats and family fun
  • To provide a bit of special festivity early in the waiting weeks of Advent
  • To offer a spiritual dimension to gift giving
  • To help keep Jesus the center of Christmas

Nativity of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Hussite Church, Prague - St. Nicholas Center Collection
Nativity of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Hussite Church, Prague
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Why celebrate?
To learn about the true St. Nicholas: the man of faith who lived his life in devotion to Christ. Saint Nicholas loved children and cared for the needy. He brings the love of Christ and the healing of Jesus. When we honor this saint, following his example of selfless giving, we honor the Christ Child who selflessly gave the greatest gift of all—himself.

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