A long cap on his head

It’s the Feast of Saint Nicholas (yes, that St. Nick.)

Amongst other things, he is the patron saint of children and was known for his generosity. He’s also known as the patron saint of sailors, fishermen, merchants, the falsely accused, prostitutes (Huh), repentant thieves, pharmacists and broadcasters.

The biggest gift he ever gave was to a poor man and his three daughters. The man had no dowry to pay for his daughters and was worried that if they never married they would have no choice but to become prostitutes. Hearing this, Saint Nicholas visited the poor man at night and anonymously threw three purses filled with gold through his window. Because of this, he became the patron saint of pawnbrokers. Traditionally, three golden baubles are hung in the window of pawn shops to represent the three purses of money.

Let’s check out some other ways St. Nick has been portrayed:

Things We THINK We Know About St. Nicholas –

The Harvard of Santa Schools –

Santa Claus’ Workshop (1950)

Don’t Shoot Me Santa The Killers –

Here Comes Santa Claus Gene Autry –

Demand Euphoria!