Romania celebrates St. Nicolae on December 6
The Saint is nowadays mostly known as the first gift giving event in December and the start of the winter holiday season. The tradition goes that children will find gifts in their boots on the Saint Nicholas morning. Those who have been naughty will receive a whip instead. The gifts are usually sweets and small items.
Saint Nicholas is actually the spiritual patron of Greece, Russia and of many cities in Eastern Europe. In the Christian tradition, Saint Nicholas is actually considered the real Santa. The saying goes it has magical powers and it performs miracles.
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