Na świętego Mikołaja
"The Polish Custom is for Saint Nicholas (świętego Mikołaja) to bring children presents on December 6th. Here's a short poem for Saint Nicholas that you might enjoy...." -Ed
Na świętego Mikołaja
On St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day Rhyme
St. Nicholas Day Rhyme
(Polish)
(English)
Na świętego Mikołaja,
czeka dzieci cała zgraja,
Da posłusznym ciasteczko,
Złe przekropi różeczką.
On St. Nicholas Day,
The band of children waits;
For the good, a cookie he brings,
But for the naughty, a switch that stings.
Notes
We asked Agnieszka Magnucka if they still celebrate St. Nick's Day in modern day Poland, she wrote: "Yes, it's true. It's not only for children. Also adults can enjoy presents on that day. Usually we do small gifts on St. Nick's day and then bigger at Christmas Eve... Lucky we."
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Edward M. Gawlinski for contributing and translating this poem.
Image: Illustration of St. Nick, 1886.
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