At a Glance
December 6
Observances & Celebrations
Commemorative holidays, national days, religious feasts, and international traditions observed on this date.
National observance
Constitution Day (Spain)
Spain
National observance
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Finland from Russia in 1917.
National observance
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada)
Canada
Religious observance
Feast of Abraham of Kratia
Religious observance
Feast of Aemilianus (Roman Catholic Church)
Italy
Religious observance
Feast of Blessed János Scheffler
Religious observance
Feast of December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Religious observance
Feast of Denise and companions
Religious observance
Feast of María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras
Religious observance
Feast of Nicholas of Myra, and its related observances: Saint Nicholas Day, where Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus leaves little presents in children's shoes. (International)
Observance
Anniversary of the Founding of Quito (Ecuador)
Ecuador
Observance
Armed Forces Day (Ukraine)
Ukraine
Observance