December 6, 2026Greek
St. Nicholas
Νίκος, Νικόλαος, Νικολέτα, Νίκη, Νικολία, & Νικολίνα
What is celebrated
Patron of sailors — important in every coastal town and island. In Greece he does not bring presents; St. Basil does that on New Year's Day.
How it is celebrated
Liturgy at the harbours, open house in the evening.
What people say
Χρόνια πολλά!
What is given
- ✓Wine
- ✓Flowers for a Nikoleta
What to avoid
- ✕Expecting presents — that is not this day in Greece
Name variants and diminutives
ΝίκοςΝικόλαοςΝικολέταΝίκηΝικολίαΝικολίνα
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