St. Nicholas Day
Good things come to those who are kind.
When is St. Nicholas Day?
Every year on December 6.
National
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
What is St. Nicholas Day?
On the evening of December 5, children in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland place their boots outside the door. On the morning of December 6, St. Nicholas (Nikolaus) has filled them with sweets, nuts, and small gifts for good children — or left birch twigs for naughty ones. The tradition dates to the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra, patron saint of children, and is one of the most beloved winter customs in German-speaking countries.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #Nikolaustag
- #StNicholasDay
- #Nikolaus
- #6Dezember
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