This Advent activity highlights the traditions of St. Nicholas that have been celebrated for over a thousand years! Nicholas, a Christian who lived in the 4th century, always put Jesus first and lived with God’s love at the center of his life. He gave without expecting anything in return. Children of all ages can press out and assemble this shoe-shaped gift box. “Gold” coins are removed from the shoe each day with suggestions for ways to surprise others, as Nicholas did, with the Good News of God’s love given to us through Jesus! Ages 4-9.