St Nicholas giving gifts to children 1958, St Nicholas - sv Miklavž giving gifts to Slovenian children 1958, 1958

Historical information

St Nicholas is an old Christian tradition all over the world and Slovenians are very diligently keeping the tradition. The children were given presents, lollies and oranges, sometimes toys as well.

Significance

Handmade outfit for St Nicholas still in use today

Physical description

St Nicholas giving gifts to Slovenian children in a hall, accompanied by angels and devils, much feared by children.
The St Nicholas was Mr

Inscriptions & markings

St Nicholas dressed in a home made outfit made by Dragica Gomizel in late 1950s.

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