TIRANA, December 6 /ATA/ The Catholic believers celebrate today the St Nicholas Day.
Prime Minister Edi Rama took the occasion to congratulate the Christian believers on the feast.
“This week begins with a blessed day. On the St Nicholas Day I wish you a lot of love, good health and contended in this December”, said PM Rama while sharing a photo from the Church of St. Nicholas in Hoçisht, Korça.
St. Nicholas has been considered the protector of the children. Why do they celebrate St. Nicholas Day?
St. Nicholas Day, or Feast of St. Nicholas, is December 6 and marks the anniversary of the death of the third-century Catholic saint who inspired the modern versions of Santa Claus. … Nicholas Day is also rooted in a tradition of giving, stemming from the saint’s legendary generosity./m.m//a.a/p.s./
