Ideas for Youth Groups
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Discussion Guides
Santa & St. Nicholas
Discussion guideline and activities
St. Nicholas—Sharing the Gift
Explore the meaning of Christmas celebration
Party Ideas
St. Nicholas Party
Youth plan party for younger kids
"St. Nicholas Bishop" Class Party
from Brazil
Video
We're Here to Ruin SANTA
Unusual look at Santa/St. Nicholas, with solid information and a bit of dark humor
Ideas from other sections
Activity Sheet
People of Faith: Saint Nicholas of Myra
Middle schoolers activity sheet
Lesson Plan
Show God's Love: St. Nicholas of Myra in Lycia
Lesson plan for ages 13-17 from the Christian Education Department, Orthodox Church in America
Who are you waiting for? Santa? St. Nicholas? Jesus?
Advent Biblical reflection for youth or adults
Comics
The Miracles of St. Nicholas: The Pious Man's Daughters and the Butcher's Boys
A real Story of the True St. Nick by cartoonist Calamity Jon
This cartoon version probably isn't for everyone
St. Nicholas versus Arius
A cartoon account of Nicholas at the Council of Nicaea by George Tautkus
This is a comic, so expect a bit more than one punch!
Other
St. Nicholas Day Tradition for Teens
Help older kids and teens think about generosity and helping, near and far