My Friend DaNelle sent me this site as ideas on teaching when scary things happen to your students:

http://www.angelamaiers.com/2012/12/there-is-no-lesson-plan-for-tragedy-teachers-you-know-what-to-do.html

Celebrating Nikolaus before Christmas - The Local

Celebrating Nikolaus before Christmas - The Local

A former student Angie D is stationed in Germany with her husband Bruce.  She shared this article and it is a tradition we do.  Loved seeing the history.  thanks ang!!