# St. Nicholas — A Day at a Time character guide

> St. Nicholas in A Day at a Time by Archibald Alexander.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i-a-day-at-a-time

## Who they are

Saint associated with generosity, mentioned in a seasonal context.

## In the story

### [XXIV: Roundabout Roads](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/xxiv-roundabout-roads)

St. Nicholas is portrayed as the saint who soiled his robes by helping a carter, illustrating the principle that losing life in service gains the Master's approval.

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