December 6 – Today was St. Nicolas Day. Yes, the one we made into Santa Claus. He got made into a gift-giving fat guy dressed in red because in real life, back in the 4th century, he was the Bishop of Mira (probably not fat), who quietly/anonymously distributed his inherited fortune to various poor people in need. Lots of stories. Also purported by some to have slapped Arius at the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D.
So today was a long, long work day and I’m still sick, so I didn’t go to church š
Reading more in Selco’s book. Thank you, Selco, for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!