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Why Celebrate St. Nicholas Day?

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To tell the story of a Christian saint, whose model life inspires compassion and charity To reveal the true identity of Santa Claus and Father Christmas To focus on giving more than on receiving To emphasize small treats and family fun To provide a bit of special festivity early in the waiting weeks of Advent To offer a spiritual dimension to gift giving To help keep Jesus the center of Christmas

Nativity of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Hussite Church, Prague
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Why celebrate?
To learn about the true St. Nicholas: the man of faith who lived his life in devotion to Christ. Saint Nicholas loved children and cared for the needy. He brings the love of Christ and the healing of Jesus. When we honor this saint, following his example of selfless giving, we honor the Christ Child who selflessly gave the greatest gift of all—himself.

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Resources for Celebrating St. Nicholas
ACTIVITIES • APPEARANCES • ARTICLES • BOOKS • CLIP ART • COSTUMES • CRAFTS • HANDOUTS • HYMNS, PRAYERS & MORE • MUSIC • PLAYS & SCRIPTS • RECIPES • STORIES & POEMS • ESPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS