St. Nicholas
by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 12 December, 12 December Saints, St. Nicholas Leave a Comment
St. Nicholas
Making a List…
Many of the legends concerning St. Nicholas had to do with his abounding charity and extraordinary miracles, and particularly his Christ-like love for children, so that in Catholic countries he is said to make an annual visit on his feast day to bring presents to little ones.
~~~
Once again, my Advent is not according to plan. This includes this lovely feast day of St. Nicholas.
No gifts for the kids but we did manage to give a special something in thanksgiving for my husband’s well-being & His grace, united with the intercession of St. Nicolas & Our Blessed Mother.
All praise and thanksgiving to the good Lord who leads me and my family and provides us the necessary grace to persevere. 
Lastly, in honor of this blessed feast day I’m sharing our Advent list. This list mimics that from our Lenten program.
Our days are not perfect but we seek to persevere in daily prayers, spiritual readings, and almsgiving – all in joyful waiting and desire to prepare our hearts for JESUS CHRIST.
Below are links to versions of our Advent list. It’s a simple list that helps keep us accountable. ALL FOR!
~~~
“Let us pray that we shall be able to welcome Jesus at Christmas not in the cold manger of a selfish heart, but in a heart full of love, compassion, joy and peace, a heart warm with love for one another.”
~Bl. Teresa of Calcutta
Gifts for St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas is the patron saint of many things, one of which is bakers.
Here is a gift basket that I put together for a St. Nicholas birthday boy.
The gift basket included the following:
- melamine mixing bowl – $2.50 (Target dollar spo
t) - 2 wooden mixing spoons – $1.59
- measuring cups and spoons – $2.09
- chef apron & hat – $2.48* (*I found this set and accessories on clearance several years ago. Reg $9.99)
- matching placemat – $0.34* (reg $1.99)
- matching tablecloth – $0.74* (reg $2.99)
- recipe cards – $1 (Target dollar spot)
- play dough recipe – free
- magnetic clip – $0.17 ($1/pack of 6 at Target dollar spot. I used this to display the recipe card on the bowl.)
- small bag of flour – $1.77
- salt – $0.77
- cream of tartar – $2.79
- 2 Kool Aid packs – $0.54 (.27 ea)
- 4 ziploc containers – $1 ($1.99/pack of 6)
- magnetic clip – $0.17 ($1/pack of 6 at Target dollar spot. I used this to display the recipe card on the bowl.)
- Lindt chocolate St. Nicholas – $3
- red glitter foam – $0.20 ($1/pack of 5 at Target dollar spot)
- gold glitter pipe cleaner – $0.04 ($2/pack of 50 at Target art aisle)
- printable miter template – FREE from St. Nicholas Center
Total – $21.02 (without tax)
St. Nicholas ~ ora pro nobis
