Why Celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
December 6 or December 19 on the Julian Calendar
 Illustration from envelope, Bar-le-Duc, France St. Nicholas Center Collection |
- To learn about the true Santa Claus and Father Christmas: St. Nicholas, a man of faith who lived his life in devotion to Christ
- To focus on giving more than receiving: St. Nicholas cared for the needy
- To emphasize small treats and family fun: St. Nicholas loved children
- To provide a bit of special festivity early in the waiting weeks of Advent: St. Nicholas points to Jesus, the heart of Christmas
- To offer a spiritual dimension to gift giving
- To tell the story of a Christian saint, whose model life inspires compassion and charity
- To honor St. Nicholas honors the Christ Child who selflessly gave the greatest gift of all—himself
 Nativity of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Hussite Church, Prague St. Nicholas Center Collection |
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