Saint-Nicolas, ancestor of Father Christmas, back in Nancy last night on Place Stanislas, which has become the favorite monument of the French. A magical and poetic spectacle. A character celebrated in Lorraine and beyond, in Belgium and even in New York where he is called Sinterklaas, his Dutch name.
It is an understatement to say that Nancy vibrated last night with the return of Saint-Nicolas to the favorite monument of the French, Place Stanislas. The party had to be the best to honor this brand new label. And she was. Here are some of the most beautiful images:
Stéphane Bern, guest of honor at this edition, received the city’s medal.
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The party continues in Nancy with many proposals to go until the end of December. In Nancy again, Saint-Nicolas will get off his boat on December 11 … Yes, because he also has a boat moored on the side of the canal.
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Around Nancy, there is no shortage of proposals with for example in Houdemont a parade of floats on Monday December 6 from 6 p.m. One of them took two years of collecting plastic, a tank made entirely from scrap.
On Saturday December 11, Saint-Nicolas has a very busy schedule. He will be in Ludres for a new parade around 5 p.m. A day that will be marked by many activities: Musical tale during the market at the end of the morning. The librarians of the media library and the teachers of the School of Music have joined forces to prepare it. In the afternoon, a Christmas DIY workshop at the children’s media library. Saint-Nicolas will also be in Essey-et-Maizerais in the afternoon. The next day, December 12, direction Blénod-lès-Toul, at the MJC Maison des Associations. Before his arrival, well-behaved children will be treated to a performance by the Burle Theater company.
Vosges, the festival of images
It is only natural that the city of Images, Épinal, is offering an exhibition ” When the picture artists celebrate Saint-Nicolas ”, until December 11 at the Cultural Center with a tribute to the great picture artist Jean-Paul Marchal.
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Meuse, theater and farmers’ market
Saint-Nicolas in Ecurey, on December 11 with all-out shows, puppets with among others on the program: “The true story of Saint-Nicolas or the Big Ham”; unidentified object theater with “The invaders”. In Commercy, concerts, activities, strolls and surprises.
In Moselle Saint-Nicolas has also made a comeback all over the place.
In Belgium, Saint-Nicolas and his elves
Monday December 6, in Verviers, Walloon Region in Belgium, we are told the “passage of the great Saint-Nicolas, his donkey and his elves.
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Saint-Nicolas celebrated in Paris and New York
The Cultural Center of Ukraine in France, located in Paris, will celebrate Saint-Nicolas on December 18 with a show of workshops for children and a Christmas fair.
In New York a few days ago, “Sinterklass” was celebrated “An old Dutch tradition in the Hudson Valley.” The Sinterklaas festivities are inspired by the Dutch heritage of the Hudson Valley. Children, kings and queens for the day, make scepters and crowns in the workshops “.
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The festivities should continue until the end of December before handing over to Christmas if all goes well.
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