December 6: St. Nicholas Day, Armed Forces of Ukraine and folk weather signs.

According to ТСН: December 6, 2025 — Saturday. 1381st day of the war in Ukraine.

What church holiday is tomorrow according to the new calendar

Tomorrow, December 6, believers celebrate the Day of Remembrance of St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia. Nicholas was born in the city of Patara (modern Turkey) approximately between 270 and 286 years. His parents were wealthy and pious Christians. According to legends, even as a child, Nicholas showed great zeal in faith, fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays, denying himself food until sunset, and later seeking solitude for prayer.

After the death of his parents, Nicholas inherited a large fortune, which he generously distributed to the poor. It is said that he was 'a ship of inexhaustible kindness'. The most famous story about him tells of three sisters who could not gather money for their dowry. To save them from shame, Nicholas secretly threw bags of gold into their window at night, which became the beginning of the tradition of giving secret gifts and honoring St. Nicholas as a benefactor.

What you should not do on December 6

• Do not refuse help — St. Nicholas is a symbol of kindness.

• Do not remember old grievances and do not hold onto malice — Nicholas brings the spirit of reconciliation.

• Do not plan long trips — this day is dedicated to prayer, not risk.

Folk signs and traditions for December 6

Our ancestors left many interesting signs for this day:

• if there is severe frost — expect a harsh and prolonged winter;

• if it snows — the cold will last until the spring of Nicholas (May 22);

• a warm day heralds a mild winter with frequent thaws;

• fog — expect mild weather in winter;

• a starry night — there will be strong frosts on Christmas.

In the people, this day is also called St. Nicholas or Nicholas the Winter to distinguish it from “Warm Nicholas” (May 22). It was often said: “On Nicholas's day, winter gets on its feet”.

Name days: how to name a child born on December 6

What name days tomorrow: Maxim, Nicholas.

The talisman of a person born on December 6 is heliotrope. Since ancient times, heliotrope has been considered a protective stone that can deflect negative energy and protect its owner.

Born on this day:

• 1913 — Mykola Amosov, Ukrainian doctor, the creator of the national school of cardiac surgery;

• 1948 — Yuriy Alekseyev, Ukrainian rocket engineer, Hero of Ukraine;

• 1996 — Georgiy Tarasenko, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine.

Memorable dates of December 6

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for December 6:

• 1060 — Bela I ascended the Hungarian throne;

• 1240 — the army of Khan Batu attacked Kyiv;

• 1492 — Christopher Columbus reached the island of Haiti during his first voyage;

• 1534 — founded by Spanish colonists the city of Quito;

• 1637 — an important battle between Cossacks and the army of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth;

• 1648 — removal of supporters of the king from the English parliament;

• 1768 — the first edition of Britannica encyclopedia in Scotland;

• 1790 — the transfer of work of the US Congress from New York to Philadelphia;

• 1865 — ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States in Georgia;

• 1869 — discovery of kimberlite pipes in South Africa;

• 1877 — the first issue of The Washington Post;

• 1877 — the first recorded human voice by Thomas Edison;

• 1882 — the second transit of Venus across the Sun;

• 1884 — the ceremonial opening of the Washington Monument;

• 1912 — the unveiling of the bust of Nefertiti;

• 1916 — the entry of Central Powers troops into Bucharest during World War I;

• 1917 — the proclamation of the independence of Finland;

• 1917 — the explosion of the ship “Mont-Blanc” in Halifax harbor;

• 1919 — the Winter Campaign of the Ukrainian People's Republic army;

• 1921 — signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty;

• 1977 — the proclamation of the independence of Botswana;

• 1978 — the adoption of a new constitution in Spain;

• 1989 — mass shooting at a polytechnic school in Montreal;

• 1991 — a new constitution in Bulgaria;

• 1991 — the creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;

• 1991 — recognition of Ukrainian independence by Estonia and Cuba;

• 1992 — mass riots in India;

• 1999 — a lawsuit by the Recording Industry Association of America against Napster;

• 2000 — the discovery of a new chemical element — livermorium;

• 2003 — the founding of the municipal wind band “Galician Trumpets” in Lviv;

• 2006 — the publication of images from Mars Global Surveyor regarding water on Mars;

• 2008 — protests in Greece after the murder of a teenager;

• 2017 — recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by the U.S. president's administration.

What holiday is tomorrow in Ukraine and the world

On December 6, Ukraine celebrates Armed Forces Day of Ukraine. It was on this day in 1991 that the resolution on the creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was signed. This was an important step in forming a new national army based on former Soviet units. The main goal of the holiday is to honor the military who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the gratitude from society.

Also, December 6 is celebrated as International Fatbike Day. This type of bicycle with oversized tires and low pressure allows riding in difficult conditions — snow, sand, swamps — opening new opportunities for cycling trips during the off-season.