Holiday
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada)
December
6
Sunday
2026
Now
Holiday
Azerbaijan
Day of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan
Holiday
December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day:
December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Holiday
Saint Nicholas Day
Christian feast day:
Nicholas of Myra, and its related observances:
Saint Nicholas Day, where Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus leaves little presents in children's shoes. (International)
Holiday
Carmen Salles y Barangueras
Christian feast day:
María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras
Holiday
Denise, Dativa, Leontia, Tertius, Emilianus, Boniface, Majoricus, and Servus
Christian feast day:
Denise and companions
Holiday
Aemilianus (African martyr)
Christian feast day:
Aemilianus (Roman Catholic Church)
Did You Know?
Did you know that December 6 is celebrated as St. Nicholas Day in many countries, honoring the 4th-century bishop known for his generosity, which inspired the modern figure of Santa Claus?
2024
2 yrs ago
Died
2024
Maggie Tabberer
Maggie Tabberer, Australian fashion model and television personality (born 1936)
2017
9 yrs ago
On This Day
2017
Donald Trump
Donald Trump's administration officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
