St. Nicholas

Do you know who was St. Nicholas? Well, probably you do, but if you don't, I'll tell you something about him. He was a bishop from Myra (in Asia Minor) in the 4th century and he gave coins and other gifts to the poor people from his town. He would put the gift on someone's window or in the boot when nobody was looking.

I'm from Croatia, and here, as well as in some other European countries, we celebrate St. Nicholas day on December 6 - in the evening children are supposed to clean their boots and put them by the window and the next morning, if they were good this year, they will get presents (usually looooots of candy). But, if they were bad, the evil Krampus, who accompanies St.Nicholas, will put ruten (bundles of birch branches) or coal in ther boots. Well, usually you always get both the branches (gold or silver, though) and the candy, so it turns out good. ^.^
Also, Santa Claus derives from St. Nicholas :)

And now, as this site is all about giving and being humble and modest and good and happy, St. Nicholas gave me some games to give you, because you have all been good and you've deserved them (at least he thinks so). Krampus told me that he will, just to warn you to stay as good, send all of you some virtual "ruten", but don't worry, they will probably be rather small and gold and shiny!

A gift for everybody

A gift for those who like to give

A gift for those who like puzzles - easy one, if something is bothering you, just ask, I'll tell you the right form of the answer

And a hidden gift :)