December 6th is St. Nicholas Day, also known as the Feast of St. Nicholas! St. Nicholas was a bishop in 4th century Greece who passed away on December 6, 343. He was known for selling off his own possessions and then giving the money to the less fortunate. He was also known to leave coins in people’s shoes. St. Nicholas Day evolved over the centuries as children in many European countries would leave their shoes in front of the fireplace or outside the front door at night and find gifts in them

SAINT OF THE DAY Saint Nicholas, Bishop c. Third–Fourth Century December 6—Optional Memorial Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Russia, sailors, merchants, and children Santa Claus signed the Nicene Creed Traditions the world over are so embedded in the rhythms of daily life that their ubiquity goes unnoticed. Why a birthday cake with lighted candles? Why make a wish and then blow those candles out? The origin of this charming tradition is obscure. Why shake hands, toast by clinking glasses

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