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Urn Of Fate
The country of Italy calls St. Nicholas Babbo Natale,
(bàb-bo na-TA-ley) or Old Man Christmas. He is dressed in his traditional bishop’s miter and cloak, and travels with a donkey.
Italy holds a special place for St. Nicholas, particularly the Basilica San Nicolas in Bari, Italy. After the Church of St. Nicholas in Myra, the Basilica has become a church where many people make a special pilgrimage to honor this very special saint. During the Christmas season, small presents are drawn from a container known as the "Urn of Fate”. The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas celebrations in many Italian households. It is brought out on Christmas Eve, and holds a wrapped present for everyone.
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