Angels and demons in Prague streets for St. Nicholas Day

6 Dec 2016 12:56 PM IST

Saint Nicholas is considered the bringer of gifts.

St Nicholas is celebrated in Europe as the bringer of gifts and Father Christmas and Santa Claus are derived from him (Photo: AP/Facebook)
The festival is celebrated across Europe as the demon considered St Nicholas's helper is portrayed (Photo: AP)
They visit children in their homes handing out small presents, coal, potatoes or other gifts (Photo: AP)
On the eve of St. Nicholas, Czech traditionally celebrate by dressing up as Devils, Angels and St. Nicholas (Photo: AP)
People dressed as demons prepare for the parade to fill the streets of the Czech capital (Photo: Facebook)
Visitors dressed as angels pose with a man dressed as St. Nicholas (Photo: Facebook)
A street actor dressed as a devil frightens young children in downtown Prague in Prague, Czech Republic (Photo: AP)

St Nicholas is celebrated in Europe as the bringer of gifts and Father Christmas and Santa Claus are derived from him (Photo: AP/Facebook)

Saint Nicholas is considered the bringer of gifts.