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They had pawnbrokers back in St. Nick’s day? I can see a connection between coopers, who make barrels, and fishermen, who might pack fish in barrels, but no pawnbroker would keep a barrel of fish on hand long.
And although not officially sanctioned by the Catholic Church, he is commonly accepted as the patron saint of prostitutes. Think of the original story of the young unmarried women . . .
sergioandrade Premium Member about 1 year ago
Also the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
tudza Premium Member about 1 year ago
and some Italians liberated/stole your bones
TonysSon about 1 year ago
Ol’ St. Nick doesn’t look too jolly there.
poppacapsmokeblower about 1 year ago
They had pawnbrokers back in St. Nick’s day? I can see a connection between coopers, who make barrels, and fishermen, who might pack fish in barrels, but no pawnbroker would keep a barrel of fish on hand long.
Doug K about 1 year ago
You shouldn’t be surprised if you get a fish in your stocking.
dbrucepm about 1 year ago
pawn your fish in a barrel to get some cash to buy Christmas presents
rayannina about 1 year ago
Ooh, I like seafood!
simonwerman Premium Member about 1 year ago
And although not officially sanctioned by the Catholic Church, he is commonly accepted as the patron saint of prostitutes. Think of the original story of the young unmarried women . . .
Frank Burns Eats Worms about 1 year ago
St. Nick was previously covered in bass tvrds.