It's true-the kids are seriously terrified of this day because, as story goes, if you have been naughty then the devil comes and puts you in his bag and takes you to hell. However if you are good then the angel gives you goodies, only after you recite a poem or sing a song though! St Mikuláš (St Nicolas) oddly resembles the pope and is cause for celebration on 5th December.
So one of my classes (the elementary level post-secondary group) planned, with the other teacher Marketa, a lesson for me about St Mikuláš day on Monday! When I got to class three of my students were at the front dressed as St Nick, the angel, and the devil. It was hilarious. They proceeded to tell me the history, story, and events of this day and finished by asking me if I had been naughty or nice this year.
Of course I have been nice, but before the angel gave my my gifts (nuts, dried fruit, and an advent calendar) I had to sing a song or recite a poem. I dazzled them with 'Twinkle twinkle little star' and we feasted on the homemade treats they brought to school. We talked about Christmas traditions from the Czech Republic and I told them the American equivalents. It was a really nice, relaxing lesson for everyone!
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