#saintnicholas #history #medieval In this episode, Hendrik reveals the fascinating transformation of the historical Bishop Nicholas of Myra into the modern gift-bringer. Today we dive into 1700 years of cultural history and discover surprising truths. From the real person of the 4th century through medieval customs to Knecht Ruprecht and Krampus – learn how a persecuted bishop became a worldwide legend. We shed light on the darker sides of the St. Nicholas tradition, the original punishment rituals, and how the custom evolved from the placing tradition to the visiting tradition. Especially intriguing: the origin of gift-giving customs through the legend of the three lumps of gold, and why paper boats were used instead of boots in earlier times. Enjoy, and see you next time! 😍 #saintslegends #folklore #stnicholasday #knechruprecht #krampus Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/st.-nicholas-legends-customs-and-historical-background TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/