christmas junior

december 6th is like a mini christmas in romania.

children put out their polished boots or stockings, and await the arrival of st. nic.

treats & toys are left for all who were nice and a branch {for beating} for the naughty.

it's called ziua de mos nicolae.

translation: day of father nicholas.

{who is an actual saint now buried in italy, and very distinct from santa clause.}

i always loved this tradition and secretly hoped to adopt it.

luckily, i met, dated, and eventually married a gentleman from wisconsin.

which, in case you were unaware, has a significant german influence.

and germany {as well as numerous other european countries}

also celebrates this day of st. nick's.

so my cutie-pie husband was raised with a mini christmas of his own,

on the sixth day of every december.

and now, thank my lucky stars, we also honor this tradition.

and i love it.

'cause seriously, who can get enough christmas?

so this morning we woke up to this:

ryan received socks, and shoe laces, and a little flying helicopter.

and i received a refill for my all-time favorite pen and a copy of this book.

st. nick was very good to us! both a little practical & a little fun.

and how cute are these little jelly candies found in ry's stocking?

{although the reindeer do look a little confused.}

but look at that detail!

even rudolph!

also, i'm pretty sure st. nick found these at the dollar store.

and that he absolutely couldn't believe that they were only a dollar.

and that he probably wishes he had kids so he could have bought more.

{yes, st. nick (unlike santa clause) shops for his gifts instead of making them.}

Happy St. Nick's to you all!!