Saturday, December 6, 2008

St. Nicholas Day

Someone here celebrates St. Nicholas Day. This day always makes me think of my aunt, who is the one who first told me about this day when I was young.

Anyway, for those unfamiliar with it, it is a day celebrated in various parts of Europe, in particular, but is considered an international celebration. In Germany, where my aunt and uncle and cousins lived for a few years, the tradition is that children leave their shoes by the door and they will awaken to find their shoes filled with candy if they were good.

Apparently, I was good this year :)
My shoes, and those of other students living here, are candy-filled this morning. It is a delightful surprise!

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