What do we know about the 6th of December?
On this day, December 6, in Ukraine and around the World:
Commemorative Events and Dates for Ukraine:
- Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU Day) — The main national holiday, established in honour of the adoption of the Law of Ukraine "On the Armed Forces of Ukraine" in 1991.
International Observances and Commemorative Dates:
- Independence Day of Finland — The main national holiday in Finland, marking the declaration of independence from Russia in 1917.
- Constitution Day in Spain — A public holiday in honour of the adoption of the Spanish Constitution in 1978.
- National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada) — A day dedicated to the memory of the victims of the mass shooting at the École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989 and the fight against violence against women.
- Foundation Day of the Capital Quito (Ecuador).
- International Sweater Festival (unofficial but popular worldwide).
- Birthday of Sinterklaas (Sinterklaas in the Netherlands and Belgium, traditionally celebrated on this day).
Church Dates (according to the New Calendar in Ukrainian Orthodoxy):
- Day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia) — One of the most beloved Christian holidays, especially by children. According to the Neo-Julian calendar (used by the OCU and UGCC since 2023), his memory is celebrated on December 6 (previously - December 19). He is considered the patron saint of children, travellers, and sailors.
