...and the kids excitement was enchanting.
These last two weeks, the kids could only talk about the arrival of St. Nicolas and his ' companion ' Krampus. St. Nicolas is the good one, and Krampus is the one that runs after you with a stick, should you have been naughty. Obviously it is only a symbolic figure, yet it still has the kids a little bit worried !
Those few weeks before St. Nicolas' arrival, parents all over the world have that bit of extra leverage, to get good behaviour out of their children. " Wait, Krampus is coming to visit you " is rather effective on the little ones ( I know that I can dimly remember the fear of Krampus ).
Yesterday, being St. Nicolas day, the local school had a function and we were invited. It was too cute, seeing the children perform the different Christmas songs. The parents were so proud and all you could see was the flash of pictures being taken ( us as well ).
Bob and I were hovering at the door, and suddenly we saw St. Nicolas standing behind us. He was laden with a bag full of presents and on his way to the children. Someone knocked hard on the door and announced him. Gosh, the look on the children's faces was priceless. Awe, excitement and for a few a bit of fear, in case Krampus was behind him !
The teacher called up the individual children, whilst at the same time telling St. Nicolas, how well behaved they have been during the year. It was the cutest thing to watch. Each one got a present, which looked like a much liked " goody bag " of sweets.
When the ceremony was over, the children all ran outside, ready to play. Most of the kids greeted Bob and I ( in English ). One boy ( he had seen us standing at the door earlier ), did a fleeting ' hello ' as he came running past me. When he got to Bob, he stopped and said to Bob, " Hello Bob, I want you to have my Goody bag "...well, Bob was floored, speechless and chuffed beyond words.
Biggi
I only caught the back of St. Nicolas
The children performing songs, while waiting for St. Nicolas
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