Statements (94)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Saint
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Statue_of_Saint_Nicholas_of_Bari
gptkb:Saint_Nicholas_Church |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gift-giving
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired art inspired folklore inspired music inspired television specials inspired community events inspired family traditions inspired holiday celebrations inspired charitable acts inspired community service inspired Christmas traditions inspired decorations inspired festive attire inspired gift exchanges inspired seasonal markets |
| gptkbp:features |
parades
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:patron_saint_of_children
gptkb:patron_saint_of_merchants gptkb:patron_saint_of_sailors gptkb:patron_saint_of_students |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Feast of Saint Nicholas
|
| gptkbp:includes |
feasting
special church services |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Saint
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:Sinterklaas |
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:community_service
charity events community events cultural performances lighting candles giving gifts organizing events decorating homes charitable acts sharing meals telling stories craft making reading scriptures singing carols making cookies school celebrations spreading kindness visiting family participating in local fairs visiting the elderly hanging stockings making cards making ornaments attending holiday markets attending mass creating holiday decorations creating nativity scenes donating toys hosting community dinners lighting advent wreaths making gingerbread houses making holiday crafts organizing toy drives participating in charity drives participating in processions sharing holiday traditions sharing stories of Saint Nicholas writing letters to Santa |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Eastern_Christianity
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:Europe gptkb:songs gptkb:Netherlands gptkb:North_America gptkb:Person gptkb:Russia gptkb:Saint_Nicholas_of_Myra gptkb:Western_Christianity gptkb:prayers special meals candles December 6 |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
many countries
various Christian denominations |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Western_Christianity
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
Advent season
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
generosity
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
gptkb:processions
varies by region feasts hanging stockings leaving shoes out |