Nicholas celebration in Pregarten: Joy and solidarity for children with cancer!

Nicholas celebration in Pregarten: Joy and solidarity for children with cancer!

In the Pregarten middle school, the Nicholas Day was celebrated in a special way: committed teachers such as Kathrin Balthasar and Bianca Krennbauer carried out an action to remind students and teachers of the values ​​of the Advent season. On December 6th, Santa Claus Day, Santa Claus surprised with a personal greeting and a chocolate Nicholas, which was distributed together with the students homemade. This initiative collected an impressive 2,100 euros for the children's cancer aid Upper Austria, but a generous sponsor doubled the amount during the check handover to a proud 4,200 euros, such as Nicholas Day not only brings joy in schools, but also shows itself in retail. Numerous dealers such as Thalia, Rewe and Kaufland offer their customers special Santa Claus campaigns in which they can fill their boots with gifts. Users can hope for a variety of surprises that are mostly intended for children. Preparations often begin in November to distribute the gifts on time on December 6th. Another insight into the festive traditions around Nikolaus, the legend of which goes back to the 4th century, focuses on the charity of St. Nicholas - he and his assistant Knecht Ruprecht always remind you of the importance of generosity and charity, such as Kaufda explained.