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Why Celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
December 6 or
December 19 on the Julian Calendar
- 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
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.
Celebrate at Home
Celebrate at Church
Celebrate at School
Resources for Celebrating St.
Nicholas
ACTIVITIES • APPEARANCES • ARTICLES • BOOKS • CLIP ART • COSTUMES •
CRAFTS • HANDOUTS
• HYMNS, PRAYERS & MORE • MUSIC • PLAYS &
SCRIPTS • RECIPES • STORIES & POEMS • ESPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS
BC ©2004 Creators Syndicate, Inc. By permission of John
L. Hart FLP, and Creators Syndicate, Inc.
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