St. Thomas' Day in the Netherlands
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In this regard, for this holiday, a tradition has been established: all students try to come to class on this day as early as possible. Everyone writes their name on the blackboard. And the pupil whose name appears last on this list will be teased all day long as "Sleepy Thomas." After all, on such a day it is just embarrassing to sleep long.
Even teachers are afraid to be late for school. And the point is not in the criticisms from the authorities, but out of fear of becoming the "sleepy Thomas" for his students.
Usually, all the main preparations for Christmas are completed by this day. It is said that Christmas comes with St. Thomas.
The night from December 21 to December 22 is the longest of the year, it is called the Night of Two Breads. There are two baking lines this night. On the same night, the famous black Christmas bread in the shape of a star comes out of the ovens.