
Orthodox Christian Resources for St. Nicholas

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
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