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Czech Center Museum Houston Annual St. Nicholas Eve Tradition

Presented by Czech Center Museum Houston at Czech Cultural Center Houston (Czech Center Museum Houston)

December 4, 2009

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The Czech Center Museum Houston celebrates its Annual St. Nicholas Eve Tradition, Friday, December 4, 2009.

On Friday, December 4, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. the Czech Center presents a Family Children's Hour, including a visit with St. Nicholas.  There will also be the Nicholas Market.  In the Brno Gallery.  Free Admission.

Following the Family Children's Hour, at 7:30 p.m. the Prague Hall Dinner Service & Entertainment commences - Dinner Admission: $50.00 per person. Partial proceeds benefit Third Floor Build-Out.

For admission information. RSVP required with pre-payment contact Valerie at: 713.528.2060, valerie@czechcenter.org.

Who was St. Nicholas?

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young.

Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man.

Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. He was released later and he died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.

St. Nicholas is patron of sailors and protector of children and ferrymen.

Pictured:  1923 Czech Postcard, St Nicholas Center Collection.