Nikolaus Josef: A life's work for joy and tradition in Lower Austria!
Nikolaus Josef: A life's work for joy and tradition in Lower Austria!
Landhausplatz 1, 3109 St. Pölten, Österreich - On December 6th, Austria celebrates the day of St. Nicholas, and this year a prominent figure plays a special role in it: Josef Oberleithner. He is known as the "Nikolaus des Pielachtal" and visited the governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner in the office, accompanied by children of the country house kindergarten. Mikl-Leitner praised Oberleithner for his extraordinary commitment over five decades, in which he conjures up smiles on the children's faces with his visits. "Santa Claus is a good man," emphasized the governor and referred to the values of kindness and helpfulness, which he conveyed. On the occasion of this meeting, she also honored him with a badge of honor in the country for his services in the field of tradition and customs, as it is reported on noe.gv.at was.
strengths and traditions
In her conversation, Mikl-Leitner announced that a chapter on festivals and traditions are introduced in the new educational plan for kindergartens to strengthen the values of the region. She emphasized that such traditions are essential for the upbringing of the children and that elementary educators receive clear guidelines in order to be able to act more safely in dialogue with parents who reject traditions. Oberleithner also explained the importance of training for Nikolaus actors in order to bring the background and the importance of St. Nicholas closer to the children.Another highlight of the week was the honor of Mayor Matthias Stadler with the Golden Commentary Cross of the State of Lower Austria by the Governor. Stadler was honored for his commitment, which St. Pölten shaped in various functions. Mikl-Leitner emphasized his handshake and reliability, which are crucial for the success of the joint projects between city and country. The mayor was grateful for the award and emphasized the high quality of life that was created by the good cooperation with the state government. Even if the application as a European Capital of Culture was unsuccessful, the city became the state cultural capital in 2024, which harbors many new perspectives for further development, as on
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