Tag Archives: Svätý Mikuláš

Svätý Mikuláš Party – Sunday, December 3, 2023

Please join us on Sunday, December 3, to celebrate the tradition of Svätý Mikuláš at the Slovak Embassy, 3523 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C.  We will have a delicious Slovak buffet dinner prepared by the Slovak Embassy’s Chef Ivan, live music by Slovanka, and of course, a visit from Svätý Mikuláš.  The doors will open at 1:00 for […]

Svätý Mikuláš Party – Sunday, December 11, 2022

Please join us on Sunday, December 11, to celebrate the tradition of Svätý Mikuláš at the Slovak Embassy, 3523 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C.  We will have a delicious Slovak buffet dinner prepared by the Slovak Embassy’s Chef Juraj, live music by Slovanka, and of course, a visit from Svätý Mikuláš.  The doors will open […]

In Memoriam – Richard Rutherford

Richard Rutherford April  24, 1946 – September 2, 2022 We are sad to report the passing of Richard Rutherford (aka Svätý Mikuláš), who was a festive presence at many SASW Mikuláš parties.  His obituary can be viewed here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/richard-rutherford-obituary?id=36435670

A Recording of the SASW’s 2021 Virtual Svätý Mikuláš Party is available now on YouTube

A recording of our recent Svätý Mikuláš party with presentations by Global Slovakia and Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorčík is now available for viewing on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gRAqflKFEh0 DCSlovaks Videos, the YouTube channel of the Slovak American Society, features more videos from our past speaker events.  Please subscribe to our channel to be notified about […]

Homemade Slovak Food for Svätý Mikuláš – Order by Sunday, November 28, 2021

As part of the Svätý Mikuláš festivities this year, SASW is pleased to offer for sale traditional Slovak foods, as well as evergreen table centerpieces, all made by Danka (“the gingerbread lady”). All food and centerpiece orders must be placed by 10pm on Sunday, November 28, and payment must be made in advance. Pick-up will take place in […]

A Virtual Svätý Mikuláš Party – Sunday, December 5, 2021

Please join us on Sunday, December 5th, for a virtual celebration of the tradition of Svätý Mikuláš, in the comfort of your home via Zoom, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Our program will include: a live special presentation from Slovakia by Global Slovakia on holiday traditions and music; Slovak Ambassador Radovan Javorčík reading a Slovak folk tale; the presentation of the Matula Service Award; and, of […]