Item # 13975
Christmas in Slovakia begins with Svateg Nikulas Day, St. Nicholas Day, on December 6, and ends on January 6th with a visit from the Tri Kralu (Three Kings). Children anxiously await the arrival of St. Nicholas, who comes with an Angel carrying a bag of treats for good children and coal or old potatoes for those who have been naughty. Children must recite their prayers perfectly in order to be in the "good" category.Limited Edition to 4,500 individually numbered pieces!