The name day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker falls on December 6th. The Christian Saint, known for his kind heart and generosity, is the prototype of Santa Claus. Nicholas the Pleasant, called Sinterklaas, was revered by the Dutch, who brought their culture to the New World, including the legend of the benefactor Santa Claus. Over time, Catholic Christmas began to be associated with this fairy-tale character - a ruddy, white-bearded old man in a red suit with fur trim. In his honor, Santa Claus's birthday is celebrated on December 6th.

The fight against trade and distribution of the “hellish potion” began during the Soviet Union. Thus, on December 6, 1991, the Bureau for the Control of Illegal Drug Trafficking was formed under the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs, which subsequently expanded into a department and then received the status of a central directorate.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan is more than 90 years old. This body was formed in 1936. At the same time, Kazakhstan became an autonomous republic within the USSR. Playing a leading role in improving the well-being of society, the prosecutor's office is the most important body enshrined in the Constitution of the country.

Microwave Oven Day

In honor of the holiday, people knit or felt mittens from wool to offer them to everyone in need of warmth and care, hanging them on a tree. Volunteers will place most of the warm and beautiful accessories on Christmas trees growing on the territory of orphanages and shelters.

Laziness, along with greed, gluttony, lust and other vices, is one of the seven deadly sins in the Christian tradition. Reluctance to make efforts to achieve goals or obtain something hinders a person’s spiritual development and deprives him of an interesting and rich life. Nevertheless, unknown jokers instituted a funny celebration in honor of doing nothing.

On December 6, Western Christians celebrate the day of one of the most revered and beloved saints - Nicholas. It is from St. Nicholas Day that a series of New Year and Christmas holidays begin with a decorated Christmas tree and stockings over the fireplaces. Throughout his career, Nikolai set an example of Christian virtue, showing considerable concern for his flock.

December 6 marks the day of Mitrofan of Voronezh, who served as bishop of the Russian Church in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the day of Mitrofan, the establishment of a road for sleighs was celebrated. In addition to sledding, people organized fun celebrations with games, songs, and dances. On Mitrofan's Day, people predicted the coming summer. If there was a strong blizzard, then in the summer one could expect prolonged downpours. The sky with rare clouds on this day foreshadowed clear frosty weather in the near future.

Spanish Constitution Day (Dia de la Constitucion)

Day of Defenders of Dubrovnik in Croatia (Dan dubrovackih branitelja)

Workers' Day of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan

Finnish Independence Day(Suomen itsenaisyyspaiva)

Orthodox holidays on December 6:

Memorial Day of the Righteous Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Theodore of Antioch

Memorial Day of St. Gregory of Akraganti

Memorial Day of St. Amphilochius of Iconium