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When did french children start to put their shoes in front of the fireplace?
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.
What things are left by the fire place by children in France on Christmas eve?
sometimes they put shoes by their fireplace but I don't know why
Instead of stockings what do dutch children put out on Christmas?
They put out their shoes. I think I remember reading that Dutch children put out wooden shoes with hay in them for the reindeer!
Where does Santa put presents in Netherlands?
In the wooden shoes that are left in front of the fireplace. The presents are left not by Santa, but by Sinterklaas, and it happens on the evening of December 5.
What did thomas Jefferson place on each side of his fireplace?
he put vases by his fireplace
Can you put a TV over a fireplace?
Yes, you can put a TV over a fireplace, but it is important to consider the heat generated by the fireplace and ensure proper ventilation to prevent damage to the TV.
Where does father Christmas leave the presents in Portugal?
Christmas Tree or in shoes by the fireplace
Which continent puts their shoes in front of their fireplaces?
In some European countries, such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, children put their shoes by the fireplace on the night of December 5th in preparation for St. Nicholas Day. They believe that St. Nicholas will come during the night and fill their shoes with gifts or sweets if they have been good.
Where is the shoes in i spy spooky mansion?
one is a shoe that goes on your foot the other is a horse shoe on the fireplace
Is there anyone there who can answer my question about a gas fireplace?
what is the question, you don't put anything in a gas fireplace, especially wood, gas comes from the gas line coming in to the fireplace
Instead of stockings what do dutch use?
We Dutch have our own Santa who comes end November. He places gifts in the children's shoes which they have put besides the radiator or fireplace. If we give each other gifts during Christmas we put them under the Christmas tree.
Do you need fireproof sheetrock behind a fireplace?
It is put behind a fireplace as a precaution, like waterproof sheetrock in bathrooms.
