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  2. Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia

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    In Serbia, the most common Slava (annual ceremony and veneration of a Serbian family's patron saint) is Saint Nicholas' day celebrated on 19 December. In Monaco, the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate was built from 1874 on the site of St Nicholas's church, founded in 1252. A children's Mass is still held on 6 December in the cathedral.

  3. Saint Nicholas Day - Wikipedia

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    Saint Nicholas Day, also called the "Feast of Saint Nicholas", observed on 6 December (or on its eve on 5 December) in Western Christian countries, and on 19 December in Eastern Christian countries using the old church Calendar, is the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra; it falls within the season of Advent. [3]

  4. What is St. Nicholas Day? How the German and Dutch holiday ...

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    The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became a popular tradition during the medieval period, particularly in Germany and German-speaking countries. ... A version of this story was published in 2021 ...

  5. Sinterklaas - Wikipedia

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    Sinterklaas (Dutch: [ˌsɪntərˈklaːs] ⓘ) or Sint-Nicolaas (Dutch: [sɪnt ˈnikoːlaːs] ⓘ) is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children.Other Dutch names for the figure include De Sint ("The Saint"), De Goede Sint ("The Good Saint") and De Goedheiligman ("The Good Holy Man").

  6. When is St. Nick's Day and why do so many in Wisconsin ... - AOL

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    Every year, on Dec. 6, children all over Milwaukee wake up to find their stockings filled with goodies from St. Nicholas. The holiday is perfect timing for impatient kids excited for Santa, and ...

  7. Santa Claus - Wikipedia

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    Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.

  8. How old is Santa? History on the saint, how he became ...

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    Here's a history lesson on ol' Saint Nick. How old is Santa? Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports. This would make Santa ...

  9. Père Fouettard - Wikipedia

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    Père Fouettard (French for 'Father Whipper' / 'Old Man Whipper'; pronounced [pɛʁ fwɛtaʁ]) is a character who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds during Saint Nicholas Day (6 December) dispensing lumps of coal and/or beatings to naughty children while Saint Nicholas gives gifts to the well behaved. [1]