Polish Christmas
Sw. Mikolaj * St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas the bishop visits house to house, listening to the children recite their catechism and prayers. He distributes holy pictures, apples, and pierniki, cookies made from honey and spices.

Feast Day: December 6
See Sw. Mikolaj Wycinanka


External Links:
Learn about St. Nicholas / Sw. Mikolaj:                            Children's Story, For Adults

Sw. Mikolaj, image cir. 1473
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