St. Nicholas Day - December 6th is the Feast of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop from the fourth century. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of the Byzantine Catholic Church. The night before Saint Nicholas Day, children place their shoes in a prominent location in their home. The next morning the children find their shoes filled with little presents from the great saint. Like many Advent customs, the celebration of Saint Nicholas Day reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation for the birth of Christ.