[header] How to celebrate christmas in germany [title] Leave shoes out for saint nikolaus if you have children. [step] Although santa claus is the face of christmas in the west, europeans give more attention to st. nikolaus day on december 6th. Also also known as the bringer of gifts, children leave their shoes outside of their bedroom doors for treats on the evening of december 5th. 
Much like stockings, you can stuff them with small treats like chocolate candy coins, small toys, socks, christmas ornaments, and prayer cards. [substeps] If you consider yourself religious, you can attend mass, liturgy, or worship services on the day of.