When does Nicholas come in Bavaria?
The story of St. Nicholas is told a lot. But when it comes and how the day is celebrated differs depending on the location. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated differently in Bavaria than in Saxony, for example
If you also like the St. Nicholas tradition, you may have asked yourself when St. Nicholas actually comes to Bavaria. Yes, there are also differences between the individual federal states.
When is he coming to Bavaria now?
- In most of the federal states in Germany, St. December. In Bavaria, however, he sometimes comes on the evening of the 5th. December into the house. He traditionally wears a white beard and a red coat and holds a gold book in his hand. Of course, the sack with the gifts shouldn't be missing either.
- In other federal states in Germany, such as Saxony, St. Nicholas Day is usually celebrated in a less spectacular way. This is where the children put their cleaned up shoes in front of the door and expect St. on the 6th December fills with sweets and gifts.
The story of Saint Nicholas
The story of St. Nicholas goes back to Nikolaus von Myra, who was born on 6. December at approx. 350 is said to have died. It is not known exactly when this happened.
- Nicholas of Myra was a bishop who was very popular among the common people in his day. He was particularly known as a benefactor and child friend.
- He gave all of his fortune to children and the needy. He always tried to help in secret.
- Saint Nicholas was and is the patron saint of fishermen and boatmen as well as pharmacists and grain dealers.
- Traditionally, St. Nicholas has a helper - Knecht Ruprecht. He asks the children if they were good too. If this is not the case, they get a pat with the rod. Therefore Knecht Ruprecht has a rather bad reputation.
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