Does your family/community celebrate St. Nicholas day?

St Nicholas' Day is an observance of European origin that is celebrated in some American communities on December 6. ... Children in families who celebrate St Nicholas' Day receive treats - including candy, cookies, small toys, or fruit - in stockings, socks, shoes or bags on December 6. read more

So I was raised with a lot of European traditions from her side of the family, including putting shoes outside for St. Nick to drop treats in. We also put our own family twist on it where we have the kids put their Christmas list in their shoes too. read more

Ways to Celebrate St. Nicholas Day 1. Go to Church. Many Orthodox churches celebrate Divine Liturgy or Vespers on December 6. Take the family to church and worship in the same way that St. Nicholas would have back in the third and fourth centuries. Light a candle and ask the saint to pray for you. read more

Celebrating St. Nicholas Day is a wonderful opportunity to spread holiday joy and cheer in your neighborhood. The Story of St. Nicholas. The traditional Advent feast day, which occurs on December 6th, remembers St. Nicholas who was the Bishop of Myra (near the southern coast of Turkey) in the fourth century. read more