If you’re a new reader and don’t understand why I specifically honor St. Nicholas on his day, I suggest you reread my column for this day four years past, and don’t skip the links. And if you wish to honor the jolly saint yourself, I suggest you reread my November 23rd column and proceed accordingly; I’ve provided ways you can help several of the saint’s favorites at the same time. And if you already know what this is about, what are you waiting for? I know you don’t want to end up on his naughty list.
St. Nicholas Day 2018
December 6, 2018 by Maggie McNeill
We used to put our shoes out on this day when I was younger. Not sure who started that traditon , my dad or mom but neither are German or Dutch or in any way related to the information I just read……omg my mother was a w****. J/k my mother was a saint. Now my dad he very well could have been. Lol.
Happy Saint Nick day !!
I find this rather hard to accept, but there is a legend that St Nicholas is buried in Kilkenny in Ireland. Brought back as a sort of souvenir, as was the fashion in those times. More here:
https://stairnaheireann.net/2018/12/06/in-the-liturgical-calendar-today-is-the-feast-of-st-nicholas-st-nicholas-naomh-nioclas-is-believed-to-have-been-buried-in-newtown-jerpoint-in-kilkenny-some-800-years-ago-3/
A place for you to pay homage next time you’re in Ireland, perhaps.