Saint Nicholas day

On 9 December 2023, the Embassy of Luxembourg in Moscow organized a celebration of Saint Nicholas day, also known as Kleeschen in Luxembourg, for the children of the Embassy Staff. Children met with Kleeschen and received gifts and sweets.

Tradition dictates that Kleeschen would go from village to village and ask if the kids had behaved during the year. From the end of November, children leave their slippers outside their bedroom door every night for the Kleeschen to first bring them sweets and then, during the night between 5 and 6 December, proper presents (toys and more treats).

In the Grand Duchy the Ministry of Education has decided to declare this day a holiday for the children in primary school, that’s how important it is!