Saint Nicholas Day
I am very busy! I will not be this busy again until Christmas Eve! Do you know why? In some places, Saint Nicholas Day is in one more sleep!
There are many people in the world. There are people in many different places. And, they do different things at Christmas. They might be different, but they are still fun. Sometimes, different people, places or things seem different or strange. But, if you look carefully, they are a lot like the things you know.
Today, I put away my Santa Claus clothes. I put on other clothes. I wear long robes. And, I wear a stiff pointy hat called a mitre (you say it “my ter”). I call these my saintly robes.
I might look different, but I am still the same inside!
I also put on another name. Today, in different places, people might call me Sinterklaas (Netherlands), Saint Nicolas (France), Święty Mikolaj (Poland), or Mos Nicolae (Romania). They call me other names in other places too.
I might have a different name, but I am still the same inside!
I also leave presents another way. Today, kids in different places will polish special shoes or boots for me. They might leave a carrot or some hay in the shoe. But, they will leave the shoe out for me to find. Then, I will put candy and presents in the shoes of the good children.
I might leave presents a different way, but I am still the same inside!
Yes, people in different places do different things at Christmas. But, different things can still be fun! And, just like me, someone might look different or have a different name. But, they might still be the same inside.
Merry Christmas!
Saint Nicholas
P.S. Do you think people, places or things that are different can still be fun? (You can leave a message for me. Or, scroll down to see what others have written!)
December 6th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I think Santa is so kewl even though im 11! He gets you almost everything you want. Almost.
December 5th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Dear Santa,
This christmas I want a Abercrombie Jacket “Celeste, Navy Blue” But everytime I tell someone that I want it for christmas they tend to think its
too expensive. I believe in you Santa. I wish that you could get that jacket for me.
Merry Christmas
Thanks,
Stephanie Ballantine
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Reply from the Elves:
The best way to make sure your wishes get into Santa’s book is to email Santa. They go straight in that way! If you put them on this blog then someone might forget to add them
This year, Santa might not be able to bring as many presents or as expensive presents as before. I am afraid that there are some kids that might not got any presents at all. But you know we will always try our best for every child.
No matter what you get for Christmas, I hope you will remember that Santa and your family love you very much. After all, Christmas is about family and love. As long as you have that, you will always have Christmas! Presents and stuff like that are nice, but they really are just the trimming on the Christmas tree!
Merry Christmas!
The Elves
P.S. What’s the magic word?
December 5th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
hey Santa, do you like Coca-cola? My first favorite soda drink is Coca-cola.
December 5th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
when you come 2 our house dont forget the cookies we made u
December 5th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
hopefully you r not so busy on christmas eve so you can have a wonderful christmas
December 5th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa! How are you? I hope you aren’t to busy for Christmas this year! I am really excited the my elf Sammy came here. Is he one of your best elves? I sure hope he is!
Merry Christmas,
Donna
December 5th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Im sorry Santa. You have did it for many years and I’m sure you can do it for one more. With Lots of luck Malik:)
December 5th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Dear Saint Nicholas/Santa,
Today is Saint Nicholas Eve. Yes, different people, places and things can definitely still be fun. For example, my brother is from Ethiopia and he came to America to be with us and he sure is fun!
Good Night and be careful!
Love,
DiVia
December 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
You rock Santa!!!!
December 5th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Hey the elves should at least give yuou on day of! You deserve it!!!