St Nicholas Day

Saint Nicholas Day is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. It is on December 6 (December 19 in most Orthodox countries).  It is a festival for children in many countries around Europe related to surviving legends of Saint Nicholas.  The American Santa Claus, as well as the British Father Christmas, are based on these legends. "Santa Claus" is based in part from the Dutch Sinterklaas.
Saint Nicholas in different countries travels with different people. He may travel with Angels, Krampus, and others.

Category:Christian holidays
Category:December observances