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 12 months ago
Also the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
tudza Premium Member 12 months ago
and some Italians liberated/stole your bones
TonysSon 12 months ago
Ol’ St. Nick doesn’t look too jolly there.
poppacapsmokeblower 12 months 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 12 months ago
You shouldn’t be surprised if you get a fish in your stocking.
dbrucepm 12 months ago
pawn your fish in a barrel to get some cash to buy Christmas presents
rayannina 12 months ago
Ooh, I like seafood!
simonwerman Premium Member 12 months 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 12 months ago
St. Nick was previously covered in bass tvrds.