Saint Nicholas was instrumental in the 1st ecumenical council, he literally punched Arius in the face. He’s important to everyone.
His secret gift giving is why he’s associated, plus giftgiving down a chimney, and gifts in stockings.
he is said to have rescued three girls from being forced into prostitution by dropping a sack of gold coins through the window of their house each night for three nights so their father could pay a dowry for each of them. One of the tellings the money goes into the stocking hung up by the fireplace of one of the girls.
I mention St Basil because I though he was the monk most celebrated by the orthodox at this time of year.
I though St. Nick was more celebrated by Northern Europeans.
Saint Nicholas was instrumental in the 1st ecumenical council, he literally punched Arius in the face. He’s important to everyone.
His secret gift giving is why he’s associated, plus giftgiving down a chimney, and gifts in stockings.
he is said to have rescued three girls from being forced into prostitution by dropping a sack of gold coins through the window of their house each night for three nights so their father could pay a dowry for each of them. One of the tellings the money goes into the stocking hung up by the fireplace of one of the girls.