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.

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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

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Sources

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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