St. Nicholas was on hand to kickoff "Holiday Fest" at St. Nicholas Parish in Evanston by teaching the children about St. Nicholas and to light the parish Christmas tree.
Parishioners assist Graziano Marcheschi, dressed as St. Nicholas, in acting out the story of how St. Nicholas helped a poor man with dowries for his three daughters. The Dec. 6 service at St. Nicholas in Evanston kicked off the parish's holiday fest.
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