On Sunday, December 6, believers of the Roman Catholic Church and those Orthodox denominations that adhere to the Gregorian calendar celebrated a joyful winter holiday - St. Nicholas Day (Nikolaus). According to the Julian calendar, 13 days separate him from the commemoration of this great saint: in Russia and Ukraine, 'Nicholas of the Winter' is celebrated on December 19. Святой Николаус - покровитель детей If in the Orthodox world Saint Nicholas is revered primarily as a defender of the faith and a miracle worker, then in the Western tradition he is primarily the patron saint of children. In Germany and other European countries, on the night before the holiday, it is customary to put gifts in a boot or sock for children. It is believed that they were brought by Saint Nicholas, the great ascetic of the Lord Jesus Christ, the patron of the poor and the beloved saint of all children. В европейском Николаусе, раздающем детям сладости, можно узнать христианского епископа по посоху в руке и характерному головному убору This tradition originated from history dating back to area of Holy Tradition. A lonely man who lived in poverty, almost despaired of marrying his three daughters, as he did not have the means to give them as a dowry. The widower fervently prayed to the Lord God, and the discerning bishop of the world of Lycia, Nicholas, became aware of his prayers. At night, the saint threw into the chimney of the house where three sisters lived with his father, three weighty purses, each of which was filled to the brim with gold coins and represented a whole fortune. The purses, passing the chimney, fell into stockings, which the sisters had hung up to dry in front of the fireplace in the evening. So, thanks to the participation of a Christian ascetic, the problem with the dowry for girls was solved. Every year on the morning of December 6, boys and girls in Europe, waking up, run to see what this time Saint Nicholas brought them to the feast. In Germany, on this day in kindergartens, schools, shops and cafes, children are presented with chocolate Nikolaus. In Protestant countries, the custom of giving gifts on St. Nicholas Day is not so widespread - the exception is the Netherlands, where this holiday is very widely celebrated.
Western Christians celebrate St. Nicholas DayWestern Christians celebrate St. Nicholas DayOn Sunday, December 6, believers of the Roman Catholic Church and those Orthodox denominations that adhere to the Gregorian calendar celebrated a joyful winter holiday - St. Nicholas Day (Nikolaus). According to the Julian calendar, 13 days separate him from the commemoration of this great saint: in Russia and Ukraine, 'Nicholas of the Winter' is celebrated on December 19. Святой Николаус - покровитель детей If in the Orthodox world Saint Nicholas is revered primarily as a defender of the faith and a miracle worker, then in the Western tradition he is primarily the patron saint of children. In Germany and other European countries, on the night before the holiday, it is customary to put gifts in a boot or sock for children. It is believed that they were brought by Saint Nicholas, the great ascetic of the Lord Jesus Christ, the patron of the poor and the beloved saint of all children. В европейском Николаусе, раздающем детям сладости, можно узнать христианского епископа по посоху в руке и характерному головному убору This tradition originated from history dating back to area of Holy Tradition. A lonely man who lived in poverty, almost despaired of marrying his three daughters, as he did not have the means to give them as a dowry. The widower fervently prayed to the Lord God, and the discerning bishop of the world of Lycia, Nicholas, became aware of his prayers. At night, the saint threw into the chimney of the house where three sisters lived with his father, three weighty purses, each of which was filled to the brim with gold coins and represented a whole fortune. The purses, passing the chimney, fell into stockings, which the sisters had hung up to dry in front of the fireplace in the evening. So, thanks to the participation of a Christian ascetic, the problem with the dowry for girls was solved. Every year on the morning of December 6, boys and girls in Europe, waking up, run to see what this time Saint Nicholas brought them to the feast. In Germany, on this day in kindergartens, schools, shops and cafes, children are presented with chocolate Nikolaus. In Protestant countries, the custom of giving gifts on St. Nicholas Day is not so widespread - the exception is the Netherlands, where this holiday is very widely celebrated.Свеча Иерусалима -en
On Sunday, December 6, believers of the Roman Catholic Church and those Orthodox denominations that adhere to the Gregorian calendar celebrated a joyful winter holiday - St. Nicholas Day (Nikolaus). According to the Julian calendar, 13 days separate him from the commemoration of this great saint: in Russia and Ukraine, 'Nicholas of the Winter' is celebrated on December 19. Святой Николаус - покровитель детей If in the Orthodox world Saint Nicholas is revered primarily as a defender of the faith and a miracle worker, then in the Western tradition he is primarily the patron saint of children. In Germany and other European countries, on the night before the holiday, it is customary to put gifts in a boot or sock for children. It is believed that they were brought by Saint Nicholas, the great ascetic of the Lord Jesus Christ, the patron of the poor and the beloved saint of all children. В европейском Николаусе, раздающем детям сладости, можно узнать христианского епископа по посоху в руке и характерному головному убору This tradition originated from history dating back to area of Holy Tradition. A lonely man who lived in poverty, almost despaired of marrying his three daughters, as he did not have the means to give them as a dowry. The widower fervently prayed to the Lord God, and the discerning bishop of the world of Lycia, Nicholas, became aware of his prayers. At night, the saint threw into the chimney of the house where three sisters lived with his father, three weighty purses, each of which was filled to the brim with gold coins and represented a whole fortune. The purses, passing the chimney, fell into stockings, which the sisters had hung up to dry in front of the fireplace in the evening. So, thanks to the participation of a Christian ascetic, the problem with the dowry for girls was solved. Every year on the morning of December 6, boys and girls in Europe, waking up, run to see what this time Saint Nicholas brought them to the feast. In Germany, on this day in kindergartens, schools, shops and cafes, children are presented with chocolate Nikolaus. In Protestant countries, the custom of giving gifts on St. Nicholas Day is not so widespread - the exception is the Netherlands, where this holiday is very widely celebrated.
