they celebrate St. Nicholas who has been renamed as Santa Claus. It is called St. Nicholas day.
December 6 is the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra.
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St. Nicholas Day is celebrated everywhere on December 6 each year.
They sing traditional songs and tell stories of their old days
December 6 is the day we celebrate the life and good works of the Bishop of Myra, St. Nicholas.
The feast of St. Nicholas is on December 6 not Christmas. He should not be associated with Christmas as that is a day devoted to the celebration of the birth of Our Lord.
On December the 6th we celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas, a 4th century bishop from Myra, Asia Minor (Turkey) who was noted for his generosity.
Saint Nicholas, aka parents, place small gifts in their children's shoes to celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6.
December 6 is the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra. Some countries celebrate the feast by providing the children with special gifts or treats, much like Santa on Christmas. However, most countries do not celebrate the feast.
St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra and is on December 6 every year.
St. Nicholas traditionally visits on December 6th, which is the feast day of St. Nicholas. However, the specific date and customs associated with St. Nicholas' arrival may vary depending on cultural and regional traditions.