St. Nicholas
deity Serbian Orthodox Church single tradition · 2
Saint Nicholas dispenses gifts during the Feast of Saint Nicholas, celebrated in parts of Europe on December 6. He sometimes accompanies Krampus on Krampusnacht. In the past few decades village Krampus associations parade without St. Nicholas at Krampus events throughout late November and early December.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 300 CE
- Attested period
- 300 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The Feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on December 6.
Relationships
- allied with
- Krampus
- co occurs with
- St. John the Baptist, St. Demetrius, St. Michael, St. Sava, Saint Sava, St. George
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“He sometimes accompanies St. Nicholas. However, Krampus will at times be on his own, visiting homes and businesses. Saint Nicholas dispenses gifts, while Krampus supplies coal and bundles of birch branches.”
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“The most common feast days are St. Nicholas (Nikoljdan, 19 December)”
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