St Nicholas with Slovenian children and angels, St Nicholas - sv. Miklavž with children and angles in 1959, December 1959

Historical information

When St Nicholas visits every year, the angels help him to give presents to the good children and the naughty are taken and frightened by the red-clothed devils with chains. Slovenians all over the world keep this tradition.

Significance

A special tradition, adapted in every nations to their need and possibiliets

Physical description

Black and white photo of St Nicholas with Slovenian children (and adults) held every year in first week of December. He was accompanied by the angels and devils.

Inscriptions & markings

Traditional Slovenian customs celebrated every year

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