St. Nicholas was a bishop of Myra known for his great generosity, especially to children and the poor. His feast is the origin of many gift-giving traditions and a beloved Advent celebration.
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Prayer to St. Nicholas
O good and gentle St. Nicholas, you who loved children and cared for the poor, pray for us. Help us to be generous with what we have, and to prepare our hearts during this Advent for the coming of the Christ Child. Amen.
Book List
Read these in the days leading up to and around the feast.
Saint Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins
Find book →Jim Forest
Retells the famous story of young Nicholas secretly providing dowries for three impoverished sisters.
The Baker's Dozen: A St. Nicholas Tale
Aaron Shepard
A colonial American legend about generosity, tied to the St. Nicholas tradition.
The Legend of St. Nicholas
Find book →Demi
A beautifully illustrated retelling of the life of St. Nicholas for children.
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