St. Nikola’s Day (Nikulden - 6 December)
Type: Local holiday
Location: Bulgaria »
In Bulgarian: Свети Никола (Никулден - 6 Декември) »
On December 6, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of St. Nikolay (ака Nikulden). St. Nikola is the worker of many miracles (his name means “Winning”), He was saved many sailors, voyagers and fishermen from the dangerous waters of the sea and he is honoured as the patron of all fishermen. This is the reason on this day every Christian family to have a fish dish on their table (traditionally, the fish is a carp).
On this date in Bulgaria celebrate everyone with name Nikola, Nikolai, Nikolina, Nenka, Nina.
On this date in Bulgaria celebrate everyone with name Nikola, Nikolai, Nikolina, Nenka, Nina.