When does Saint Nick come?

What Do People Do? St. Nicholas Day is a popular occasion for children in many parts of Europe because children usually receive gifts on this day. Some European cities such as Bari, Italy recognize St. Nicholas as the patron saint and celebrate with different activities such as gift-giving, parades, feasts and festivals. read more

Nicholas Park, located at the intersection of St. Nicholas Avenue and 127th Street, in an area originally settled by Dutch farmers, is named for St. Nicholas of Myra. In Albania, the bones of Albania's greatest hero, George Kastrioti, were interred in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Lezha, Albania, upon his death. read more

St. Nick "Shoe" Bags Place the St. Nick Shoe Bag outside your bedroom door on the night of Dec. 5th in hopes that St. Nick will fill it with a gift for you to find on the morning of Dec. 6th. Traditional items stuffed in the bag typically include Christmas Pajammas, Oranges, chocolate coins, and small gifts. read more

St. Nicholas of Myra came from a Greek colony in Asia Minor in what is known today as Turkey. Saint Nicholas is the common name for Saint Nicholas, a. read more