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Gifts for Saint Nicholas, Thousands follow statue of St
Gifts for Saint Nicholas, Thousands follow statue of St

Gifts for Saint Nicholas, Thousands follow statue of St

Date7/27/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gifts for Saint Nicholas; Thousands follow statue of St. Nicholas through streets and back to St. Francis Roman Catholic Church on Grace St.; giving money to be pinned to statue. Festival honors patron saint of St. Nicola da Crissa; Italy; hometown of the festival participants. St. Nicholas Day is in December; but July weather's better.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013374F
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