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Who is the patron saint of naughty children?
St. Nicholas is commonly associated with giving gifts to good children, but there isn't a specific patron saint of naughty children in Christian tradition. The story of St. Nicholas leaving coal for naughty children may have evolved into the modern idea of receiving coal as a punishment.
What is a good website for information about Saint Nicholas?
Click on this link for a good biography of Saint Nicholas of Myra.
What does Santa Claus mean in latin?
Santa Claus means Saint Nicholas in Latin. This is an imaginary figure who is believe to award good children with gifts on Christmas eve.
In some parts of french children believe in a Christmas bogeyman. what is his name?
In some parts of France, children believe in a Christmas bogeyman known as "Le Père Fouettard." Traditionally, he is depicted as a dark figure who accompanies Saint Nicholas and is responsible for punishing misbehaving children. While Saint Nicholas rewards the good children with gifts, Père Fouettard serves as a warning to those who don't behave, adding a unique twist to the holiday festivities.
In Eastern European folklore what demonic character rides along with Saint Nicholas?
In Eastern European folklore, the demonic character that accompanies Saint Nicholas is often known as Krampus. Traditionally depicted as a horned, goat-like creature, Krampus serves as a counterpart to Saint Nicholas, punishing naughty children while the saint rewards the good ones. This duality emphasizes the themes of reward and punishment during the Christmas season. The legend of Krampus is particularly prevalent in countries such as Austria, Germany, and Hungary.
What is the last line of 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas'?
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!"
What country has one evil Santa and one good Santa?
there are no evil santa it's just a make up stroy from santa clause 2 so the good santa lived in the north poleActually, some countries such as France have 2 "Santa Clauses", however they are not called "Santa Claus". In France, one is called Saint Nicholas and one is called Père Fouettard. These names mean Saint Nicholas and the other means Father Whip. Saint Nicholas gives presents to the children who have been good, and Father Whip, well, whips the kids who have been bad.
Where did Saint Nicholas do his good deeds?
In the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today part of modern Turkey.
When is it a good time to tell children that Santa is not real?
We tried to keep up the Santa traditions as long as possible! YOu know, boot prints on the hearth, leaving the milk half drunk by Santa, and a bite fo cookie left, leaving unwrapped gifts and candy in the stockings...etc. Then, when the children started talking with other kids, who "knew" Santa wasn't real, we decided to come clean. But in a way that helps to preserve the "original" Saint Nicholas story. We told them that there was a Saint Nicholas...but that he was no longer living, and to preserve his memory and good will toward men (and children) people tried to do as Saint Nicholas would dom bringing gifts to others...and obviously that is why there are Santas at every department store. The magic was there...and the legend remains intact forever.
Is Santa real tell the true?
Definitely! Another name for Santa is Saint Nicholas and if Santa is a Saint how can he not be real!? Its almost Christmas now so be good!
Who is the patron saint of childrens health?
There is no patron saint of children's health but the Infant of Prague is the patron saint of good health.
What does Father Christmas give to naughty children?
As you might know, Santa Claus is derived from Saint Nicholas, and are known to be the same person, except that Saint Nicholas was the original present giver, and Sata Claus is more the commercial Christmas salesperson.Saint Nicholas did indeed give presents to children, often in the form of things to eat. Saint Nicholas also helped maidens with their dowries, saved schoolboys and generally behaved like a saint. No matter in what form, the spirit of Christmas lives on.
