The American St. Nick

Name: The American St. Nick: The American St. Nick
Uploaded: 2024-01-30T21:06:11+00:00
Duration: 3420 s
Description: The story of American soldiers in WWII created a tradition that continues to this day.

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During WWII, Wiltz, Luxembourg, suffered under German occupation—streets renamed, language banned and traditions outlawed. In 1944, the 28th Infantry Division organized a party to revive the town's Saint Nick celebration. Soldiers provided treats, with one dressed as Saint Nick, fostering a lasting bond between Americans and locals, a tradition enduring today.

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The American St. Nick

57m / TV-PG

During WWII, Wiltz, Luxembourg, suffered under German occupation—streets renamed, language banned and traditions outlawed. In 1944, the 28th Infantry Division organized a party to revive the town's Saint Nick celebration. Soldiers provided treats, with one dressed as Saint Nick, fostering a lasting bond between Americans and locals, a tradition enduring today.

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