The feast of Saint Nicholas

[ddgaff1132]

Not trying to get all religious on yunz all, but sharing a childhood memory. Dec 5th is considered The feast of Saint Nick for Catholics. In my youth, my parents would observe this Holy day with me and my sibs. As is the tradition, me and my Brothers and sis would leave our little shoes on the front porch the night of Dec. 5th. The next morning we'd awake to find a small toy (Usually a Hotwheel in my case) in one shoe. Its always been a warm memory for me during this time of year. Over the years, my parents fell out of the tradition. Maybe due to economics or it became lost in the shadow of Christmas proper.

[HardyGirl]

When I lived in WI, most of the kids I knew celebrated St Nick's Day. That's when they'd hand their stockings in their rooms and find a small toy or something, and then St. Nick (who I guess was different than Santa according to this belief), is supposed to tell Santa whether or not you've been good, and deserve presents for Christmas. I had never heard of this prior to living in WI. I gave some boys I used to babysit new bedsocks w/ wrestlers on them for St. Nick's Day when I lived there.

[Gorn Captain]

Saint Nicholas (who comes around on Dec 5-6th) here in Belgium, is what Santa is to you guys.
He looks very much like a Bishop, with red and gold robes, and brings toys to kids. He has been around since the 13th century, and was the basis for Santa Claus.

[Nostalgiabuff]

we celebrated St. Nicholas day as well and if you were good you would find an extra persent in your stocking on Dec. 6th. it is a tradition my wife and I carry on wiith our children. i actually ran out to the store yesterday to get said presents

[Meule]

Saint Nicholas (who comes around on Dec 5-6th) here in Belgium, is what Santa is to you guys.
He looks very much like a Bishop, with red and gold robes, and brings toys to kids. He has been around since the 13th century, and was the basis for Santa Claus.

Lucky for us we have both Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus: presents on Dec 6th and on Dec 25th

[Gorn Captain]

Lucky for us we have both Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus: presents on Dec 6th and on Dec 25th

I'm still waiting for the Ultimate Death Match: St. Nicholas vs Santa Claus.
Let's get ready to rumble!

[Adam West]

I had never heard of the custom until I was in Germany 10+ years ago around this time. The hotel where I was staying told me to leave a shoe outside my door so St. Nicholas could visit. I honestly had no idea what they were talking about and then it was explained to me that Saint Nicolas visits tonight and December 25th is more of a religious day or time to celebrate with family no Santa Claus. I did leave my shoe out and it was filled with candy that night. I thought it was a great custom.

[jwyblejr]

If I did that,I'd only get Odor Eaters.