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The
feast(праздник) of St. Nicholas is celebrated around the world in
various(разный) cultures.
This is how some cultures around the world remember this day:
Shen’Kollë in Greece
In Greece (as well as Albania, Serbia, and Bulgaria), St. Nicholas is celebrated on the eve of his feast day, December 5th. This day is known as Shen’Kolli i Dimnit (Saint Nicholas of Winter). In these cultures, this day is one of
fasting(пост), not gift giving. In fact, on this day, most people
abstain(удерживаться) from meat or fast completely or prepare a feast to eat just after
midnight(полночь).
Sinterklaas in Belgium & Netherlands In these countries, children leave their boots in front of the
fireplace(камин) for St. Nicholas. Often, they
include(включать) a carrot or a treat for his horses, as legend has it that he arrived with his horses via
sleigh(сани) or
steamboat(пароход) in these areas.
St. Nicholas and Père Fouettard in France
In France, St. Nicholas arrives on December 6th and gives children small gifts and chocolates. In the weeks
leading up(ведущий) to this day, parents and grandparents tell stories of the legend of St. Nick,
including(включая) a
disturbing(волнующий) but popular one. The story goes that three children
wandered away(бродили) and got lost. A
butcher(мясник)
lured(заманил) them into his shop where he killed them and
salted(засолил) them away in a large
tub(бочка). According to legend, St. Nicholas
revived(оживил) the boys and brought them home to their families. (At least there’s a happy ending!)
This story
earned(заслужила) St. Nicholas his reputation as protector of children in France. The butcher (known as “Père Fouettard,” meaning “Father Whipper”) is imagined to follow St. Nicholas in
penance(наказание) and leave
lumps of coal(кусочки угля) or even
whip(пороть)
misbehaving(непослушный) children. In France, statues and paintings often
portray(изображать) this event, showing the saint with children in a
barrel(бочка).
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