Saint Nicholas Day

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2022 Date	6 December 2022
2023 Date	6 December 2023

2022 Holidays & Dates

		Belgium & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observances
		Christian Holidays
		Jewish Holidays

Saint Nicholas Day in 2022

Tuesday, 6 Dec

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Saint Nicholas Day History

Saint Nicholas Day seeks to celebrate the patron Saint Nicholas of Myra. This day aims to recognize Saint Nicholas' contributions to the poor and his reputation for bringing gifts to those in need. Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in the 3rd century. He became well known for his charitable nature and actions. He would later become the inspiration for the jolly Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas Day is observed annually on December 6th.

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A dry cleaner in Brussels, 3 December - is it the priest’s outfit, or St Nicholas’? https://t.co/bnc5iuwVha
— Caroline de Gruyter (@CarolineGruyter) December 3, 2022

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— Peter Sandler (@Eurofolk) December 1, 2022

Despite his busy schedule and a long way to make it, St Nicholas arrived at @BelgiumInWarsaw to meet the children. While waiting to meet him, our little guests could express their artistic talents or dress up for a photo shoot. Thank you very much Sinterklaas for your visit! https://t.co/iC5ScYv0tZ
— Belgium in Poland and Lithuania (@BelgiumInWarsaw) December 6, 2022

Saint Nicholas Day Facts

Saint Nicholas was born 280 A.D in Patara Lycia, which is modern-day Turkey. He devoted himself to others, even using his inheritance to help the poor and sick.
The poem, An Account of a Visit From Saint Nicholas, written in 1820 by Clement Clarke Moore, describes Saint Nicholas as a jolly heavy set man who would come down chimneys and leave gifts for children. This would be the inspiration for Santa Claus.
A popular tradition adopted by Christmas is the act of leaving one’s shoes outside their door. Stockings hung on a fireplace mantel are also common. During the night, Saint Nicholas comes. In the morning, those shoes and stockings are found full of gifts and treats.

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Saint Nicholas Day Top Events and Things to Do

Be kind and charitable. As a patron saint, Saint Nicholas was very generous and was well known for giving to others.
Continue the German tradition of baking Stutenkerl. Stutenkerl is a German pastry made from sweet, leavened dough. It is shaped in the form of a man, a reference to Saint Nicholas.
Read a story about Saint Nicholas. We suggest The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale.