See you next year, San Nicolò!

After arriving from very far away and visiting the children, the elderly, and all the inhabitants of the valley, Saint Nicholas will embark on his journey back to his hometown.
To bid him farewell once again and wish him a good trip, Saint Nicholas will be in Arabba on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM, at the Boè Hall at the Arabba Tourist Office. A creative workshop is planned, during which the little ones will be able to assemble, together with Saint Nicholas, the wooden pieces that will form a beautiful mosaic.

 Saint Nicholas - Curiosities

The figure of Saint Nicholas, who lived in the 4th century, is traditionally celebrated on the night between December 5 and 6: according to tradition, Saint Nicholas gave a dowry to three poor girls so they could get married, and - on another occasion - he saved three boys.

In the Middle Ages, the custom of commemorating this episode with the exchange of gifts on the saint's day (December 6) spread throughout Europe. This custom is still alive in many European countries and in Italy: on the night of December 5, he travels on his mule through all the towns and visits the children, who, if they have been good, will receive small gifts, while the naughty children must deal with his furry and demonic servants.