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Sint-Nicolaasgenootschap Vlaanderen
Saint-Nicholas Society Flanders
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
The first of the St. Nicholas societies, it encourages initiatives centered on Saint Nicholas and the legends and popular customs surrounding him. The society's primary object is to study, preserve and restore the figure and customs of Saint Nicholas in Flanders and in the town of Sint-Niklaas in particular. It provides training for those wishing to be Sinterklaas—by providing background on the saint, how to talk with children, and information on managing the costume.
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Bari, Italy
SITE IN ITALIAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH & RUSSIAN
This institute in Bari, Italy, the home of St. Nicholas' tomb, carries out academic research and publication regarding St. Nicholas. It is part of the Domenican monastery at the Basilica di San Nicola.
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Bündnis Nikolaus komm in unser Haus
Alliance: Nicholas, come into our house
Cologne, Germany
Alliance formed by organizations and groups to 1) help families and children know who St. Nicholas is, 2) take the message to the larger public, and 3) support fair trade and equitable distribution of wealth.
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Confrérie Saint-Nicolas de Yutz
Brotherhood of Saint-Nicolas of Yutz
Yutz, Lorraine, France
Founded in 1650 as an aid association, now no longer giving loans, the organization continues its charitable tradition. The group organizes the annual Saint-Nicolas procession, holds a children's procession to transmit heritage, and proceeds from the St-Nicolas market stall are given to charity.
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Nikolausaktion der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart
Nicholas Initiative of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart
Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Germany
Initiative to restore Bishop St. Nicholas in Germany; chocolate bishops, stickers and posters are made available for group distribution.
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Sint Nicolaasgenootschap Nederland
Saint Nicholas Society, the Netherlands
Veldhoven, The Netherlands
Sister society to the Flanders group, it pursues similar purposes, including training resources for Sinterklasses. Site is in Dutch, but still of interest to those who don't read Dutch.
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Holland, Michigan USA
Comprehensive website with information and complete resources for families, churches and schools—really, everything about St. Nicholas. Display and activity kits available for loan to churches, schools and organizations. A museum-quality traveling exhibit is also available.
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St. Nicholas Society ~ English Speaking
Canterbury, England
This society, like those on the Continent, works to increase interest, learning, and appreciation of the tradition of St Nicholas, especially in England.
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Priority for Nicholas
Diocese of Speyer & Trier
Speyer, Germany
Trier, GermanyOrganized under the auspices of the diocese, all day care centers, classrooms and other groups are invited to take a stand against excessive consumption. Resources are provided to assist groups with activities.
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Cologne, Germany
The Malteaser Nikolaus Aktion sponsors 170 operations with 2200 volunteers serving the elderly, lonely and those in need.
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Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland
SITE IN GERMAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH & ITALIAN
The club consists of over 1600 men who are responsible for the yearly parade. Club members charitable giving supports needy children and older people in the village.
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Grupp ta’ l-Armar 6 ta’ Dicembru Siggiewi
Siggiewi, Malta
Site for the group responsible for the December festival street decorations. The site has photos of many aspects of the festival.
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St. Nicholas Association
Buchs / Grabs, Switzerland
The association has around 70 members who provide 200 home visits during the four days before St Nicholas Day. They provide training for new Niklausen and the town celebration ends with songs and stories in the church.
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Menzingen, Switzerland
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Wil, Switzerland
The group provides hundreds of St. Nicholas visits to homes, schools and churches in seven towns.
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Switzerland
Links to Saint Nicholas organizations in every part of Switzerland.
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St. Nikolausgesellschaft der Stadt Zürich
For more than 50 years 120 Nicholases and Schmutzlis, with 280 other volunteers, carry on extensive charitiable activity in the name of St. Nicholas of Myra. Over 20,000 gingerbreads are distributed at the annual parade and about 1200 visits are made. It is giving and loving without asking who or why.
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