Der Nikolaustag

The Nikolaustag is celebrated each year on 6th December. Nikolaus, accompanied by his assistant Knecht Ruprecht, brings small presents to children who have hung up their stockings the night before. He also visits schools and kindergartens where he usually gives the children sweets. Although other figures in the English-speaking world such as Santa Claus are also derived from … [Read more...]

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