St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on the 6th of December.
This day celebrates the 4th-century saint who sold all that he had and gave the money to the poor.
This day celebrates the 4th-century saint who sold all that he had and gave the money to the poor.
The 6th of December was the day of his death.
St. Nicholas Day includes a tradition of leaving gifts in the shoes or stockings. Children leaves their shoes in the evening because they hope to find a small treat in them in the morning.
People usually exchange small gifts like sweets or small toys with their friends and families.
People usually exchange small gifts like sweets or small toys with their friends and families.
Children like this day because they can get some presents. In Poland naughty children get a stick instead of a nice gift.
At schools there are often different activities such as gift-giving or feasts.
At schools there are often different activities such as gift-giving or feasts.
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