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Nikolaustag and My Niece
In the German-speaking world, December 6th is Nikolaustag, or Saint Nikolaus’s Day. This day commemorates St. Nikolaus, the Catholic saint who would later serve as the basis for the Protestant Weihnachtsmann/Father Christmas/Santa Claus. In reality, Nikolaustag supports my theory that … Continue reading