Nicolinas

Series of festivities celebrating Saint Nicholas that occur in Guimarães, Portugal

The Nicolinas are a series of festivities to honor Saint Nicholas that occur in the Portuguese city of Guimarães. Held between November 29th and December 7th, they celebrate the old traditions and camaraderie of the inhabitants of Guimarães, predominantly among its students. The first known literary reference to the Nicolinas dates from 1664, the year after the construction of the Chapel of St. Nicholas in Guimarães, although historical evidence suggests that the festivities predate this time.

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