Mikuláš will arrive in the south of Moravia for an inspection. Even with wild devils
Poems, songs and original promises are already enjoyed by Santa Claus clubs, which will set out on traditional tours of towns and villages in southern Moravia on Sundays. “Coronavirus will not stop us,” agree enthusiasts who will visit households in Mikulov.
Just like last year, when due to a government order, the Santa Claus celebrations could not take place in the square, representatives of heaven and hell will go to inspect the children in front of their houses. “We had such a great demand that we sent three groups that went across Mikulov. We did not expect such satisfaction and enthusiasm in the children’s eyes that Mikuláš really came to their house, “said the organizer Eva Pfefferová.
This year, the devils will check the obedience of children in thirty families. “They draw a comma on each child’s forehead according to how angry they are. He paints one even for the good ones. That’s in case they get angry during the year, “Pfeffer said.
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Mikulášská družina will go on a patrol even in nearby Rakvice. Members of the local chasa will take on the form of immortal creatures there. “We are repaying the debt. When we were children, the chasa used to come to us. Now they have children themselves, and we think it’s a good tradition to dust off, “said Viktorie Novotná on behalf of the group.
This year, a group of about ten will go to about fifteen households in a village of more than two thousand for the first time. “It is clear to us that we will have to follow certain measures, such as veils or respirators. But it doesn’t discourage us. Covid has already ruined so much for us that we will not have this ruined. We are glad that we will meet, spend time together and that we will still make parents and their children happy, “said Novotná.
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Lucie Bartošová, for example, is already looking forward to visiting St. Nicholas and the Devil Angels. “Simonek has a poem and a song ready, so I’m curious if he dares to say anything. We didn’t find a party last year, so I’m very happy that the chasa is going this year. I am glad that both sons will know this tradition and will take it as part of the pre-Christmas period and looking forward to Christmas, “said the woman.
All the organizers who approached Deník Rovnost agreed that without the party of enthusiastic people, they would not be able to maintain the tradition. “I am just happy for this opportunity. I have beautiful memories of Mikuláš from my childhood and now, as an adult, I also enjoy it as a member of the group. Although to a large extent due to the covid, “remarked Ladislav Schwan, who will set off with Mikulov’s company.