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Nowadays, St. Nicholas Day (der Nikolaustag) on Dec. 6 is a preliminary round for Christmas. Nicholas of Myra is believed to be the historical source of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, students, teachers, and merchants. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons.
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Saint Nicholas Day is a German Christmas tradition that kids look forward to all year. In this guide we share everything you need to know to celebrate this day like a local in Germany or in your own home!
27 Νοε 2018 · St. Nicholas Day or Nikolaus sometimes also spelled Nikolas is the Patron Saint of Children and on December 6th children throughout Germany wake up to find small gifts and goodies in their shoes.
Nicholas (also spelled Nikolas and Nikolaus) is the Patron Saint of Children, and his Feast Day is celebrated on December 6 th. The German St Nicholas Tradition is still very strong. Children put out their shoes, hoping they will be filled with goodies and presents. Ach, du lieber Nikolaus, komm ganz schnell in unser Haus.
On December 6th, Germany celebrates the feast day of Saint Nicholas, also called "Nikolaustag," a beloved and touching custom. The nation celebrates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, with great fervor.
St. Nicholas’ Day was the highlight of Christmas in private families until the second half of the 16th century. Origin and cult development. Nicholas was born in Patara, a Turkish port city in the then province of Lycia on the Ionian Sea. Myra in Lycia was his episcopal see. He died in 342 A.D. or 347 A.D.
The heart of St. Nicholas Day (Nikolaustag) lies in the tradition of gift-giving. On the evening of December 5th, children across Germany excitedly place boots or shoes outside their doors, eagerly anticipating a visit from St. Nicholas overnight.
