Without a doubt, one of the most beloved saints of the Church is St. Nicholas of Myra. In recent years, a popular movement to discover the origins of Santa Claus has led many people to the rich history of how Orthodox Christians have celebrated St. Nicholas' feast day on December 6 NS/19 OS. Read on for our collection of traditions for celebrating St. Nicholas in your little church!

Resources

• St. Nicholas—List of Patron Causes
• St. Nicholas Center: Discovering the Truth about Santa Claus
• Explanation of Icon of St. Nicholas
• Teaching Our Children About St. Nicholas from Illumination Learning
• St. Nicholas of Myra from Orthodoxy for Kids
• St. Nicholas Day Guide from the Ascetic Life of Motherhood

Gifts

• St. Nicholas Metal Icon Ornament from Uncut Mountain Supply
• St. Nicholas of Myra gold coins and gift bags from Paidea Classics
• Build Your Own St. Nicholas Gift Bags from Charlotte Riggle
• St. Nicholas Snuggly Saint Doll from Draw Near Designs
• St. Nicholas felt softie from Saintly Silver

Activities & Traditions

• St. Nicholas Traditions from Orthodox Mom
• St. Nicholas of Myra resources from Orthodox Pebbles
• Life of St. Nicholas booklet from Orthodox Education
• Ways to Celebrate St. Nicholas Day from Orthodox Motherhood
• The Life of St. Nicholas from Charlotte Riggle
• Activities for the St. Nicholas Day Snow book from Charlotte Riggle
• “Saints Commemorated in the Litiya Prayers” activity book from the OCA
• St. Nicholas candy cane holder from Anna Winter/@guides_of_light
• St. Nicholas Day Activities from The Ascetic Life of Motherhood
• Fill Your Shoes for St. Nicholas Day from Heirloom Art Co.
• St. Nicholas Day Pinterest Board

Books

• St. Nicholas Day Book List

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