December 6th - World Events & Holidays

Arafa - Afghanistan

Constitution Day - Spain
The Constitution of Spain is regarded as the culmination of the Spanish transition to democracy. It was enacted after a referendum on December 6, 1978.

Farmer's Day - Ghana

Foundation of Quito - Ecuador

Independence Day - Finland

St. Nicholas Day (Catholic) - Ukraine

St. Nicholas Day (non-Catholic) - Aruba, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Monaco
The tradition of Saint Nicholas Day, usually on 6 December, is a festival for children in many countries in Europe related to surviving legends of the saint, and particularly his reputation as a bringer of gifts. The American Santa Claus, as well as the Anglo-Canadian and British Father Christmas, derive from these legends. "Santa Claus" is itself derived from the Dutch Sinterklaas. The history of the festive Saint Nicholas celebration is complex and reflects conflicts between Protestantism and Catholicism. Since Nicholas was a canonised saint, Martin Luther replaced the festival that had become associated with the Papacy with a Christkind ("Christ child") celebration on Christmas Eve.The Nicholas celebrations still remain a part of tradition among many Protestants, albeit on a much smaller scale than Christmas. The Protestant Netherlands, however, retain a much larger Saint Nicholas tradition. Many Dutch Catholics, on the other hand, have adopted Luther's Christkind.