Saint Nicholas Day is a day of festivities in different countries, and it celebrates Saint Nicholas, who is reputable as the endower of gifts. Christians due west generally celebrate it on the fifth or sixth of December, whereas Christians due east celebrate it on the 19th of December. Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated differently in each country, for example, in the United States, children place their footwear in the entryway the night leading to Saint Nicholas Day; hoping that Saint Nicholas will leave treats in them. In Europe, German and Polish kids observe the day by begging for food and money dressed as bishops, to be later given to the poor. In the Ukraine, children believe that their behavior throughout the year dictates whether or not they get a gift from Saint Nicholas. Whilst in the Netherlands, people bestow gifts labeled with idiosyncratic witty rhythmic remarks, whereas the children leave food for Saint Nicholas’ horse.
When is Saint Nicholas Day 2016?
Saint Nicholas Day 2016 started on Wednesday 7th Dec, 2016 (07/12/2016) 3153 days ago
Dates for Saint Nicholas Day from 2015 to 2030
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Saint Nicholas Day 2030 | Saturday | Dec 7th | in 1959 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2029 | Friday | Dec 7th | in 1594 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2028 | Thursday | Dec 7th | in 1229 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2027 | Tuesday | Dec 7th | in 863 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2026 | Monday | Dec 7th | in 498 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2025 | Sunday | Dec 7th | in 133 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2024 | Saturday | Dec 7th | 231 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2023 | Thursday | Dec 7th | 597 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2022 | Wednesday | Dec 7th | 962 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2021 | Tuesday | Dec 7th | 1327 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2020 | Monday | Dec 7th | 1692 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2019 | Saturday | Dec 7th | 2058 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2018 | Friday | Dec 7th | 2423 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2017 | Thursday | Dec 7th | 2788 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2016 | Wednesday | Dec 7th | 3153 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2015 | Monday | Dec 7th | 3519 days ago |
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