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St. Nicks Day
 When I moved to Wisconsin from New York I had no idea what St. Nicks Day was. But I have loved the tradition ever since.
Waves of European immigrants brought cherished St. Nicholas holiday traditions to the United States. Over time these have melded into some common practices. If one looks closely, these reveal some distinctive characteristics of beloved St. Nicholas.
Candy CanesThese are really candy croziers, one of St. Nicholas' symbols. All bishops carry staffs, hooked at the top like a shepherd's crook, showing they are the shepherds who care for, or tend, their people.St. Nicholas Day Blessing of Candy Canes
Christmas stockings by the fireplaceAnd the stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there, goes the oft repeated Christmas rhyme. In the story of Nicholas rescuing the poor maidens from being sold into slavery, the gold dowry money, tossed in through the chimney or window, is said to have landed in stockings left to dry before the fire.
Orange or tangerine in the toe of filled Christmas stockingsThe gold Nicholas threw to provide the dowry money is often shown as gold balls. These are symbolized by oranges or even apples. ... more

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