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 2023?
Saint Nicholas Day 2023 is on Wednesday 6th Dec, 2023 (06/12/2023) in 1002 days
Dates for Saint Nicholas Day from 2015 to 2024
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Saint Nicholas Day 2024 | Friday | Dec 6th | in 1368 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2023 | Wednesday | Dec 6th | in 1002 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2022 | Tuesday | Dec 6th | in 637 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2021 | Monday | Dec 6th | in 272 days |
Saint Nicholas Day 2020 | Sunday | Dec 6th | 92 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2019 | Friday | Dec 6th | 458 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2018 | Thursday | Dec 6th | 823 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2017 | Wednesday | Dec 6th | 1188 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2016 | Tuesday | Dec 6th | 1553 days ago |
Saint Nicholas Day 2015 | Sunday | Dec 6th | 1919 days ago |
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