Saint Nicklas

Poland

WHERE?

In Poland Saint Nicholas is a very deified and esteemed individual. Dressed in bishop clothes, he descends from heaven with the help of an angel and he wanders  all around the country either on foot or in a white horse-drawn carriage. The children are very excited at his sight and they start crying "Here he is! He came!"

Saint Nicholas Day is the first of the winter holidays, which end on the 7-th of January.

WHEN?

Nicholas is thought to be the saint  patron of the children and people in need. The night of 5-th to

6-th December he comes to the children full of gifts. The evening before, all the kids are very busy polishing their boots; then they leave them at the fireplace for Nicholas to put the presents inside. Saint Nicholas brings presents to all the members of the family. The lazy and naughty children are often rewarded a beautifully decorated rod.

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