bc children used to put their shoes out and St. Nick would out money and gifts inside their shoes.
you put you shoes out on the 5th of December
Saint Nicholas visits German children the night before Chirstmas.
St. Nick, or St. Nicholas, is known for his tradition of gift-giving, particularly during the holiday season. The act of putting candy in shoes stems from a legend where St. Nicholas secretly delivered gifts to those in need. Children would leave their shoes out, hoping to find treats as a reward for their good behavior, symbolizing generosity and kindness. This custom has evolved into various holiday traditions around the world.
Oh, in the Czech Republic, when children hear St. Nick approaching, they get very excited! They clean their shoes and place them by the window, hoping that St. Nick will leave them some treats or small gifts. It's a wonderful tradition that brings joy and anticipation to children all around the country.
Christmas Eve of course!
Leaving wooden shoes, or sabots, outside is a Christmas tradition. In America, why do people hang up their stockings? Because it is a way of receiving small presents. Some traditions say that Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas places small presents in the children's' shoes. Others say that its the Three Kings. But in all versions, kids leave their shoes out so they can wake up in the morning and find their shoes full of small gifts.
The feast of St. Nicholas - December 6.
In Europe the feast of St. Nicholas was celebrated on December 6 and children received small gifts from St. Nick, usually left in their shoes on the door step of their home. Somehow St. Nick was hijacked and turned into a commercial promoter of Christmas to increase sales. and the true meaning of both Christmas and the Feast of St. Nicholas was lost due to greed of merchants.
St. Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop, was never married and had no children.
They place their shoes on the doorstep.
Children in several European countries place their shoes outside at night for the feast of St. Nicholas in hopes that he will leave them some small gift, fruit or candy.