BIEL, SLOVAKIA - DECEMBER 5: 75 year old Stefan Sabala dresses up as Saint Nicholas to celebrate Saint Nicholas Day (Mikulas) in Biel, Slovakia on December 5, 2024. Mr Sabala has been dressing up as Saint Nicholas for the past 40 years, but due to his sever cancerous illness, he will be soon retiring from his beloved role. Meeting Saint Nicholas, the Angel, and the Devil, who talk to children and reward those who have behaved well during the year with small presents, is tradition in the Czech Republic before the Christmas holidays. Robert Nemeti / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM