The " Feast of the Epiphany ," or " Little Christmas ,"
The " Feast of the Epiphany ," or " Little Christmas ," is a traditionally Catholic festival celebrated on January 6 which commemorates the arrival of the three wise men at the birthplace of Jesus , according to the Bible , Christianity ’ s holy book .
Republic of Molodva
Saint Andrew ( sfantul Andrei ) - November 12- 13 and November 29-30
During the night of St . Andrew unmarried girls guess their future husbands through various old magical traditions . http :// www . moldovaholiday . travel / index . php ? option = co m _ k2 & view = item & id = 1206 : legends-about-the-evenight-of-st-andrew-how-girls-find-out-who-is-the-oneand-only & Itemid = 314 & lang = en ( INFO SHARED BY IRINA , College of Ecology )
Saint Nicholas ( Sfantul Nicolae ) on December 6th and November 19
Christmas Eve is the perfect night to spend time with all family members . Usually , we join to prepare the last things , gifts for relatives , Christmas meal , house decorations etc . In our country , children go caroling on Christmas Eve . It is very nice to meet children singing carols . They are dressed in traditional costumes . Also , all children are waiting for Santa Claus ' s gifts . ( by Fronea Dumitrita , M-011 , College of Ecology )
The Saint Nicholas considered the protector of the poor , who transformed into " Santa Nicolas " brings gifts to the children . They prepare their boots in the evening of 5th because the Santa Nicolas will put the gifts there . For those who have not been dutiful Santa will bring a " little rod " which also over time acquired the status of toy .
Christmas Eve , December 24 and January 6- The Nativity of Christ )
Children receive sweets in their boots / shoes During the night , St . Nicholas comes fills in their boots with sweets , toys or gifts . For naughty children , St . Nicholas puts a stick in their shoes .