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When is Saint Nicholas Day 2016?

Saint Nicholas Day 2016 started on Wednesday 7th Dec, 2016 (07/12/2016) 3153 days ago

What is Saint Nicholas Day?

Saint Nicholas Day

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.

Dates for Saint Nicholas Day from 2015 to 2030

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When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Saint Nicholas Day 2030SaturdayDec 7th in 1959 days
Saint Nicholas Day 2029FridayDec 7th in 1594 days
Saint Nicholas Day 2028ThursdayDec 7th in 1229 days
Saint Nicholas Day 2027TuesdayDec 7th in 863 days
Saint Nicholas Day 2026MondayDec 7th in 498 days
Saint Nicholas Day 2025SundayDec 7th in 133 days
Saint Nicholas Day 2024SaturdayDec 7th 231 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2023ThursdayDec 7th 597 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2022WednesdayDec 7th 962 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2021TuesdayDec 7th 1327 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2020MondayDec 7th 1692 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2019SaturdayDec 7th 2058 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2018FridayDec 7th 2423 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2017ThursdayDec 7th 2788 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2016WednesdayDec 7th 3153 days ago
Saint Nicholas Day 2015MondayDec 7th 3519 days ago
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Start DateDec 7, 2016
When? Ended 3153 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Christian Holidays

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