Celebration in the United States:
While feasts of Saint Nicholas are not observed nationally, cities with strong German influences like Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and St. Louis celebrate St. Nick's Day on a scale similar to the German custom. On the previous night, children put empty shoes (or socks) outside (or just out), and, on the following morning of December 6th, the children awake to find that St. Nick has filled their previously empty footwear with candy and small presents (if the children have been "good") or ostensibly, coal (if not). For these children, the relationship between St. Nick and Santa Claus is not clearly defined, although St. Nick is usually explained to be a helper of Santa. The tradition of St. Nick's Day is firmly established in the Milwaukee community, with parents often continuing to observe the day with even their adult children. So, happy St. Nick's Day...I hope you were 'good'.
Turning in and presenting my project today! Can't wait to be done with it...now just 1 other smaller project and 2 exams left!
Today, I am grateful for: life, last day of classes, a soon to be break (so close!-Dec 11th), friends, family and God!
But, boy, I wish this cold/sickness/whatever would go away...no fun!Love,
Rachel
