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The public celebration of Saint Nicholas, when children receive small gifts and sweets. In schools and kindergartens, the Mikulas celebration is a major event, with the saint, the angel, and the devil making an appearance. The tradition of St. Nicholas bringing gifts predates the modern Santa Claus by centuries, and in Slovakia, the saint is still the primary gift-giver of the Christmas season. The devil, called cert, is a horned, tailed figure in a fur suit, and his job is to frighten children into good behavior.
