From Touchstone

A quote from Touchstone's Mere Comments blog:

A happy St. Nicholas day to any of you observing the day. I am curious if anyone has observed it and how. Anyone grow up in a family that had St. Nicholas customs? For me, he was a shadowy figure behind the American Santa Claus, and he didn't come 'round till Christmas eve.

Apparently, the story goes, the real Nicholas, bishop of Myra, punched Arius at the council, and was denied Communion for three days as a punishment. But Arius, well, what shall we say about the heresy of Arius that hasn't already been said? (Anyone have a traditional Dec. 6 recipe for punch?)