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St. Nicholas Day
December 6, 2025
This Christian holiday commemorates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Christian
Tradition/Practices: Nicholas Day is typically celebrated on December 6, the anniversary of his death (December 6, 343 AD). Those who celebrate the holiday may choose to leave a shoe out on the night of December 5 to find chocolate coins or an orange tucked in it the next morning.