St. Nicholas Day 2024: what to put under a child’s pillow
5 December 2024 04:14
St. Nicholas Day is one of the most favorite winter holidays among both children and adults. In 2024, this holiday will be celebrated this Friday, December 6. In this "Komersant Ukrainian" article, you will find a selection of the most interesting and popular gifts for children on St. Nicholas Day.
Despite its religious origins, St. Nicholas Day has acquired a completely different meaning over time, and now it serves as an additional opportunity to please your children and loved ones.
This holiday has long been famous for its traditions, the most popular of which is the tradition of leaving sweets or symbolic gifts under the pillow. At the same time, children who have misbehaved this year risk being left without a nice gift when they find a stick under their pillow, which symbolizes the need to reflect on their behavior and improve.
What to give a child for St. Nicholas?
St. Nicholas Day is a great opportunity to give your children warm emotions from symbolic gifts that will bring joy and create a festive mood.
If you’re looking for gift ideas that kids will love, check out the following options:
Sweets. Every child loves to eat sweets, so the most common gift for this holiday is sweets. Depending on your child’s preferences, you can choose festive candy sets or give preference to healthier alternatives, such as themed gingerbread or candies made from fruit puree.
Pajamas and slippers. Warm, comfortable, and themed pajamas or slippers can be one of the most practical gift options. Preference should be given to sets with images of favorite characters or holiday motifs.
Hats and gloves. In the cold season, it is impossible to do without these wardrobe items. So, as a gift for your child, you can also choose practical and beautiful accessories that will add warmth in winter.
Holiday sweaters. Another fairly common gift option for St. Nicholas Day is brightly colored sweaters with Christmas prints that will always remind you of warm moments with your family.
Advent calendars. This is a great gift option that will help make every day of this month special for your child. You can choose the option with sweets, look for Advent calendars filled with children’s cosmetics, jewelry, or figurines of their favorite characters, or even create an Advent calendar for your child yourself.
Educational and personalized books. Books contribute to the development of a child, so you can choose a children’s encyclopedia or any other book that will be interesting for your child. In addition to regular books, personalized books created specifically for your child, describing your family history and events in their lives, are becoming increasingly popular.
Gadgets. For older children, smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches that your child can use for both learning and entertainment can be a good gift.
When choosing a gift, be sure to take into account the child’s interests and age, as this is the only way to choose a gift that will really bring them joy and positive emotions.
