Gifts for St Nicholas that will undoubtedly delight our little ones

The streets and homes are decorated with colourful lights, which never escapes the curious eye of a child, and they are visited by the three good men they have been waiting for all year.

Saint Nicholas - the man with the longest tradition in Slovenia

The first of the three men who have visited our grandfathers and grandmothers every year is St Nicholas. This handsome man with a long beard, holding a bishop''s staff in one hand and a book in the other, is said to have been bringing gifts in our parts as early as the 19th century, and according to Christian tradition, he was the son of wealthy parents who gave away all their possessions to others. His gifts were modest, unlike today, but all the more precious because they were home-grown - most of them dried fruit, nuts and figs, and sometimes even sweets.

Less is more

Let this be your guiding principle when choosing your St Nicholas gift. Children are not as demanding as many people mistakenly think - as long as the gift contains something chocolatey, we guarantee you won''t go wrong. But don''t just bring sweets, bring something healthy - include oranges or apples, for example, or even dried figs, which are extremely healthy and, like chocolate, are one of the most powerful antioxidants.

Encourage your child''s creativity and imagination

Whatever gifts the first of the three good men brings home, they should also contribute to the child''s development. Try to find something that will be interesting for him, but will also help to switch on his little brain. For example, a good book that will help him calm down at bedtime while taking him into his own imaginary world is a very appropriate and timeless gift.

The streets and homes are adorned with colourful lights, something that never escapes the curious eye of a child.

You won''t go wrong with a multi-person gift either. Children love to play with themselves because they learn so much, but it''s even better when they learn and spend their free time in the company of their peers and family. This helps them to develop their social skills, and for younger children, it can encourage progress in language learning.

The most you can give your child is your time

The time you spend with your child is the most you can give them and the most memorable. Cold winter days are ideal for spending time together in the shelter of a safe home or doing outdoor activities. So don''t forget the experience of St Nicholas himself - a few days before he arrives in the evening, watch the red evening dawn with your child to signal that St Nicholas is baking biscuits. Take your child to see the parade, where he is usually accompanied by parklers, devils and little angels, which will be a particularly exciting experience for him.

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate ...

Know a child who doesn''t like chocolate? Neither do we. Nothing makes our little chocoholics happier than delicious chocolate, so you''ll certainly have no problem choosing your St Nicholas gift. Just make sure you give your child only the best quality chocolate, free from substitute and low-quality ingredients. At least that way you won''t worry if he eats a bar too much, knowing that it won''t harm his health. In our online shop Mojačokolada.si you can choose from the best quality chocolates that will undoubtedly make your little chocoholic happy.

If you are more creative, you can combine the pleasant with the useful and spend time with your children baking festive cookies or other desserts. This way you can pass on your cooking skills to the little ones, or learn to make delicious treats with quality ingredients that the rest of the family will find irresistible.