Saint Nicholas Day, also called the "Feast of Saint Nicholas", observed on 6 December (or on its eve on 5 December) in Western Christian countries.

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Feast. 5/6 December in the Gregorian calendar; 19 December in the Julian calendar (main feast day – Saint Nicholas Day); 22 May [O.S. 9 May] (translation of ...

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St. Nicholas Day, feast day (December 6) of St. Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.

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But Saint Nicholas remained a popular figure, especially among children, who received gifts in his name on December 6.

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The feast of St. Nicholas, bishop, falls on December 6, at the beginning of Advent. This day brings much celebrating, especially in Eastern Europe and Germanic ...

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4 Dec 2023 — Nicholas has a special place in Advent. He is an Advent saint because his feast day of December 6 (the anniversary of his death) always falls ...

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St. Nicholas (flourished 4th century, Myra, Lycia, Asia Minor [near modern Demre, Turkey]; Western feast day December 6; Eastern feast day December 19) was one ...

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On December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day recognizes the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus.

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25 Nov 2024 — While St. Nicholas' feast day is on December 19, St. Nicholas Day is typically celebrated on December 6, the anniversary of his death (December ...

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Children all over the world have St Nicholas to thank for this custom, although those who celebrate his feast day receive their treats on December 6th (St ...

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