French children traditionally put their shoes in front of the fireplace on the evening of December 5th for Saint Nicholas Day, not Christmas. This tradition dates back to the 13th century when Saint Nicholas would leave gifts for children in their shoes.
Shoes! To receive a present from Sinterklaas (sort of Santa Claus) on his birthday. Put them in front of the fire place with a carrot for the horse of Sinterklaas.
They place their shoes on the doorstep.
Saint Nicholas, aka parents, place small gifts in their children's shoes to celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6.
sometimes they put shoes by their fireplace but I don't know why
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St. Nicholas Day. It is celebrated on December 5th. Children place their shoes by the door, and when they wake up the next morning, their shoes are filled with candies and other small trinkets.
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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.
Some children in Europe place shoes outside of their door for Christmas rather than hanging stockings. Other children place gifts or even bouquets of flowers outside.