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Parliament on Thursday approved an ordinance allowing the popular gift bearer to visit, up to the front door and in compliance with distance and hygiene regulations.
Since Monika schachner | 6:57 pm, November 25, 2020
It came as a surprise even for the Catholic Church: if all the actions of Saint Nicholas were canceled across Austria last week with the start of the total shutdown, the government announced Tuesday that Saint Nicholas could at least make it to the door this year.
The necessary ordinance was approved Thursday by the National Council. Professional purposes, including volunteer work, have been considered a legitimate reason to leave the house during the confinement. This now also includes the visit of Saint Nicholas. The Krampus is not mentioned in the regulations.
“This year, especially for children, keeping distance, dispensing with and restraining was a huge burden,” said Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, explaining the move. You don’t want to take Nicolo’s joy away from the children.
Peter Schipka, from the Episcopal Conference, also responded delightedly to this regulation: “Saint Nicholas is one of the most popular saints because he is a role model for Christian charity and a willingness to help.” there is no lock of hearts in the face of the corona pandemic. At the same time, Schipka emphasized: “Unlike usual, there will be no home visits. The door of the house or apartment continues to be a threshold for all Santa Claus, which must not be crossed and where the necessary distance and hygiene rules must be observed “.
As an alternative, the Catholic Church also offers celebration aids for families online: www.trotzdemnah.at
