St. Nicholas Day: Quick Facts

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Saint Nicholas, dressed in a bishop's robe and mitre, rides a horse through a snowy village street, handing out gifts to children gathered with adults, circa 1600.

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Religious icon painting of St. Nicholas seated on a throne, wearing bishop's robes and a halo, holding an open book in one hand and raising the other in blessing.

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