Czech Center Museum Houston Celebrates its Annual  St. Nicholas Eve Tradition
Friday, December 4, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Brno Gallery
Free Admission Family Children’s Hour includes Visit with St. Nicholas and Nicholas Market

7:30 p.m.  Dinner Service & Entertainment commences in Prague Hall
Dinner Admission: $50.00 per person; Partial proceeds benefit Third Floor Build-Out
For admission information and RSVP required with pre-payment contact 
Valerie at: 713.528.2060, valerie@czechcenter.org.

For information:
Web:  www.czech@czechcenter.org                                                                              
Effie M. Rosene
Email: czech@czechcenter.org

Who was St. Nicholas?
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas who was born during the third century in the village of Patara.  At the time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey.  His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young.

Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering.  He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man.  

Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned.  He was released later ad he died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church.  The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.

St. Nicholas is patron of sailors and protector of children and ferrymen.

 The Czech Center Museum Houston is a 501 [c][3] non profit cultural arts educational organization.  The Houston Arts Alliance awarded CCMH a grant for adhering to its mission statement.