December 10 is a day filled with church, international, and folk events. Today's date on the calendar is significant for believers, sports fans, and human rights organizations around the world.
According to Orthodox tradition, this day commemorates the martyrs Mina and Hermogenes. Previously, according to the old style, the icon of the Virgin Mary "The Sign" and the Monk Roman of Antioch were honored. Saint Mina is considered the patron saint of soldiers and a defender from enemies. He is prayed to for the support of soldiers, and also addressed with requests for the healing of eye diseases. The people spent this day in ordinary chores, preparing for Christmas.
There are also reasons to celebrate in the world today. December 10 is International Football Day — it is celebrated by athletes, coaches and fans. Traditionally, this day is held in a sporting atmosphere, because the best way to celebrate the holiday is to watch a match or go out on the field yourself. Also on December 10, the Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm — an event that attracts the attention of the whole world every year. In addition, this date is World Animal Protection Day, when public organizations call for taking animals from shelters and paying attention to practices that harm living beings.
Ukraine officially celebrates Human Rights Day on December 10, an event dedicated to equality, freedom, and support for human rights institutions. The day is also associated with the birth of talented Ukrainians, including artist Oleksa Bakhmatyuk, writer Iryna Nevytska, sculptor Max Gelman, and conductor Mykola Katsal.
Folk signs on December 10 helped predict the weather. It was believed that whitened hares indicated the onset of real winter, a cat looking for a warm place - to a cold snap, and the noise from the well foreshadowed a blizzard. If the fish stopped being caught, it was a sign of frost. On this day, one could not be lazy, because the date was considered favorable for work. It was a bad omen to stay at home all day, it was necessary to go out into the yard at least briefly. It was also undesirable to quarrel and sort things out - this was considered to lead to long-term conflicts.
December 10 combines spiritual traditions, international events, and folk beliefs about the winter season, making this day special in different cultures and walks of life.
