Today, November 17, Ukrainians celebrate a number of festive and folk traditions that combine official events, church rites and omens that have been preserved since ancient times.
Day of Agricultural Workers of Ukraine
At the official level, this holiday is dedicated to people who work on the land - farmers, agronomists, mechanics and all those who provide the country with bread and other products. Today is a great opportunity to congratulate friends and relatives related to this field and express gratitude for their work.
Church holidays on November 17
Believers today honor:
- Saint Gregory the Wonderworker - known for his pious life and numerous miracles.
- Icon painter Lazar is the patron saint of artists and creators of icons.
- According to the old style, the memory of the holy martyrs Nikander and Jeremiah .
According to folk beliefs, St. Gregory's day was considered dangerous because, according to beliefs, evil spirits could appear on earth. People tried to avoid unnecessary contacts and did not let strangers into the house.
Folk traditions and omens
Since ancient times, this day has been associated with preparation for winter. Peasants cleaned stoves, insulated homes and outbuildings. Women were engaged in needlework - embroidery, knitting or weaving. It was believed that things made on this day would be especially beautiful and durable.
The day is favorable for work with hands, and craftsmen who sell their products could count on a good profit.
What is forbidden to do on November 17
- Try on someone else's clothes or shoes. This can cause problems for you as the owner of these things.
- Borrow things or take them out of the house. It was believed that this could "bring" good luck out of the house.
- Play a wedding. The day was considered inauspicious for marriage ceremonies.
- Leaving the house unnecessarily. They especially avoided visiting forests, mountains and distant wild places.
Who was born on November 17
People born on this day belong to the Scorpio . They are characterized by passion, emotionality and determination. They are sincere in communication and very sensitive to the words spoken to them.
Holidays and beliefs on November 17 are a combination of church and folk customs that remind us of respect for nature, human work and connection with spiritual forces. Despite the fact that many traditions are symbolic in nature, they still find their place in the Ukrainian cultural space.
