Does anyone celebrate St. Nicholas Day?

@Suzieqmom (2755)
United States
December 6, 2010 9:55pm CST
I saw in our church bulletin that today is St. Nicholas Day, and I am interested in learning more about this holiday. Do any mylotters celebrate this holiday, and, if so, how do you celebrate it?
2 responses
djbtol
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
7 Dec 10
Never have celebrated St. Nicholas Day. Is your church by any chance Orthodox? Don't know why, the notion that there might be a connection popped into my mind.
Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
8 Dec 10
No, Catholic. I think St. Nicholas Day originated in Scandinavia or the Netherlands, but I'm not 100% sure about that.
djbtol
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
8 Dec 10
I guess that makes sense. I should have been thinking Catholic, since the Catholic church has more saints. However, I think the Greek orthodox church celebrates the modified Christmas season, ending on Jan 6.
jillhill
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
9 Dec 10
I did not know that there was a seperate St. Nicholas day...I have heard the stories of him and how Santa got started but never knew they has a special day for it!
Suzieqmom
@Suzieqmom (2755)
• United States
10 Dec 10
Well, I guess I'll have to do some research and see what it's all about!