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Saint of Giving Appears
Saint of Giving Appears
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Students were thrilled when St. Nicholas visited St. Martin’s Catholic School on December 6.
Every child received a candy cane for this occasion. This event was meant to celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6 to recognize a special tradition that reminds people of the true spirit of Christmas.
Principal Mr. Darby Murphy explained that as a school, they took this opportunity to share the deeper meaning behind the candy cane. They told the gospel story of Jesus and how the candy cane’s shape represents a shepherd’s staff and the letter J for Jesus, while the white and red stripes symbolize Jesus’ purity and sacrifice. They feel this was a simple but powerful way to connect their students to the faith during this season of giving.
“Having an occasion like this is so important because it brings us together as a community, and it’s a chance to teach our students about the Catholic values of generosity, kindness, and love that St. Nicholas lived by. It’s also a great way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas beyond the presents and decorations.
The students’ reactions were priceless—there were big smiles and lots of excitement as they received their candy canes, and of course, many of them were trying to figure out exactly who dressed up as St. Nick. It was a heartwarming moment that reminded us all of the joy and hope that the Christmas season brings,” Mr. Murphy said.
