Can you believe St. Nicholas Day is just around the corner?! December 6 really snuck up on me this year. The biggest Catholic tradition on St. Nicholas day is to put your shoes outside the night before and in the morning, they’re filled with yummy treats! This would traditionally include chocolate coins (of which I already got some for my kids off the Target dollar spot this year. You can also get them at the Dollar Tree). I posted about St. Nicholas day shoe stuffing ideas last year.
My Favorite St. Nicholas Day Tradition
In my family growing up, we always decorated our tree on St. Nicholas Day. We put our shoes out on the porch before we start, and by the time we’re finished St. Nicholas has mysteriously filled our shoes with candy! He also always brings a Christmas ornament for the tree that is some kind of reminder for the year (for example, if we went to the beach on vacation as a family that year we might all get sand castle ornaments). We write the year on our ornament and use put it on the tree. By the time I moved out I was ready to decorate a small Christmas tree of my own! Each of my ornaments holds a beautiful memory. I have continued this tradition with my children, and I like to make the ornaments myself when I have the time. Here’s one I made last year:
how to make this ornament on my facebook page.
The chocolate Santa turned St. Nicholas has definitely turned into a tradition at our house! You can find directions on how to make your own at the St. Nicholas Center.
We’re starting a new St. Nicholas Day tradition here this year, too! Watching the CCC movie- Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa. You can see my review of the movie here. I’m also hoping to get Veggie Tales: Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving
If you’re looking for great St. Nicholas day ideas, The St. Nicholas Center is a must see! This site is absolutely amazing! Here are some things I found over there:
Don’t miss my post from last year on St. Nicholas Day Crafts! Happy Celebrating!
