What holiday is today December 6, 2024
The national holiday on December 6 is known as St. Nicholas Day, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and St. Nicholas the Winter.
On December 6, Ukraine celebrates a big church celebration, which is especially loved by children. Find out what holiday Ukrainians celebrate today, what is strictly prohibited and what are the long-standing folk traditions.
What do we celebrate on December 6th – a holiday in Ukraine
According to the new style, believers honor St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of the city of Myra in Lycia. According to the old style, Saints Amphilochius of Iconium and Theodore of Antioch are honored. Previously, we told you what church holiday Christians celebrate today, December 6th.
On St. Nicholas Day in Ukraine, it is customary to place gifts under children’s pillows in the name of the saint. Before this, the child writes a letter to the Wonderworker, in…
