Feast of Nicholas, Bishop of Myra

Almighty God, in your love you gave your servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and sea: Grant, we pray, that your Church may never cease to work for the happiness of children, the safety of sailors, the relief of the poor, and the help of those tossed by tempes

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St. Nick’s Day is a holiday tradition for many Wisconsin families. Here’s what you should know.

Every year, about 2½ weeks before Christmas, children in the Milwaukee area look forward to a holiday that quells their excitement for the big day, that tides them over with a mini-Christmas morning. That holiday is St. Nick’s Day. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, St.

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