Historical note

A man named Nicholas was born about 200 A.D. in what we now call Turkey. He soon became known for his generosity and the many miracles that were attributed to him. He was elected the Bishop of the local church in the town of Myra (Turkey) after a vision appeared to the church elders instructing them to elect the first man named Nicholas who entered the church to pray on a certain day and after a certain hour. At that hour, Nicholas entered the church to give thanks for the calming of the seas during a fierce storm. Nicholas became the symbolic "gift giver" figure for the winter solstice celebrations, in keeping with the gifts the Magi gave to the baby, Jesus. Nicholas was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church in 900 A.D. During the 1600's, Martin Luther's (1483 - 1546) followers declared that Saint Nicholas was detracting from the true meaning of Christmas: the celebration of the birth of Christ. Luther's followers soon adopted their own "gift giving" figure, Kristkindt, an angelic, non-gendered child who went from house to house quizzing the children on their knowledge of the Bible and on their behavior. Kristkindt would give the children gifts and move on to the next house. Mothers soon declared that Kristkindt was too young to go on his travel alone and brought back Saint Nicholas (in more secular robes) to be his escort.

Saint Nicholas - 1500

Our Saint Nicholas of the 1500's wears a long over coat with an attached cape in a cranberry colored jacquard trimmed in a rich creamy white acrylic fur. The coat is lined with a complimentary rose-toned antique satin. His tunic is gold antique satin to pick up the gold highlights in his over coat. The tunic is belted at the waist with a cranberry and gold cord with tassels. A traditional cone shaped hat matches his coat.

We've also included a matching lined bag to help Saint Nicholas carry his gifts. Fabrics may vary. One size fits most in two lengths: under & over 6' tall. Dry Clean Only.

Coat, Tunic, Belt, Hat and Bag $895.00

Saint Nicholas - 1600

Our mid-1600's Saint Nicholas wears a hooded, long coat of dark green jacquard trimmed in chocolate brown acrylic fur. His tunic is made with a light tan antique satin and belted with a hunter green & gold cord with tassels. His matching lined bag will help him on his rounds with Kristkindt.

Fabrics may vary. Dry Clean Only
One size fits most in two lengths: over & under 6' tall.

Hooded Coat, Tunic, Belt, & Bag: $675.00

Variation: Instead of a tunic, Saint Nicholas could wear a Peasant shirt and Trews from "The Cottage" with a wide sash or belt.