American Saint Nick From WWII At The Raymond Library

FREE EVENT: Author, Peter Lion, will be our guest to tell the story of the "American St. Nick" followed by a showing of the documentary by Tim Gray.

World War II exacted a heavy toll on the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg, nearly destroying the small town which was occupied by German forces for four years. The documentary THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK chronicles a day at the height of the war when the battle-weary 28th Infantry Division of the American Army returned hope and joy to the children and people of this war-torn town. On Dec. 5, 1944, American soldiers, led by Harry Stuts, put their guns down for one day and organized a party celebrating the town's centuries-old Saint Nick tradition. An emotional and heartfelt story, THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK illustrates how American soldiers and residents of the hamlet were able to bond over a moment in time, creating a tradition that continues to this day. Event is part of Holiday Fest 2023.