Der Nikolaus

Find out more about the generous 2nd century Turkish bishop who became a saint and whose name day is widely celebrated in many European countries.

O Nikolaus

This is a simple song in German about St Nicolas who comes to visit good children in Germany, Austria and many other European countries on the night before der Nikolaustag (December 6th). He leaves sweet treats and small gifts in their boots if they leave them out for him. Naughty children are visited by Krampus who leaves coal and twigs in their boots.