Why the lesson ???
"Tom Peel" a écrit dans le message de news:
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> In most English-speaking countries, Santa Claus is usually associated with
> December 25th and Christmas. However, in many European countries, Santa
> Claus = Saint Nicholas is celebrated on December 6th, which according to
> tradition was the day of his death. Moreover, Santa Claus did not wear red
> pajamas and black boots, but was in fact a 4th century bishop. (He may
> well have had a white beard).
>
> In commemoration of Saint Nicholas, children get small gifts or sweets,
> but only if they have been good. In some countries, Saint Nicholas appears
> with Knecht Ruprecht, a fearsome figure with a big stick, and reads from a
> book that records whether the child has been good or bad during the last
> year. If they have been good, they are rewarded, otherwise they are
> disgraced.
>
> If you happen to be visiting a European family with small chidren today,
> remember to bring something for the kids or they will be disappointed, not
> to mention disgraced.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas_of_Myra
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> T.
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