This day is not marked in red on the state calendar, but it preserves traces of both ancient folk traditions and religious memory. July 12 is a date in which history, nature, and professional holidays are intertwined.
Holiday in Ukraine: Memorial and Heroes Day
Although July 12 is not officially a day off or a public holiday in Ukraine, the date is associated with figures who have left their mark on national history. In particular, the following prominent Ukrainians were born or celebrated on this day:
-
Antin Sinyavsky is a public figure, one of those who shaped political thought in the 20th century.
-
Mykhailo Bilynskyi - Minister of Maritime Affairs of the UNR.
-
Vadym Getman is a financier and one of the creators of the banking system of independent Ukraine.
-
Heroes of Ukraine — Pavlo Usov, Pavlo Turkhan and Olga Symonova, servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
International dates: from flight attendants to rum
Today, the world honors the people without whom air travel is impossible to imagine - Flight Attendant Day. If you know any flight attendants or stewardesses, this is a great opportunity to thank them for their difficult and responsible work.
Also celebrated today:
-
World Dust Storm Day is an important date for ecologists and climatologists.
-
Heterochromia Day is an unusual holiday for people with eyes of different colors.
-
Rum Day is for lovers of the tropical drink from the Caribbean.
-
Scandinavian Fjord Day is a celebration of the natural beauty of the North.
Church calendar: honoring the martyrs
In the new Julian calendar of the OCU, today the holy martyrs Proclus and Hilary, as well as the Venerable Theodore of Kiev and his son John, are commemorated. At the same time, according to the old style, it is the day of remembrance of the apostles Peter and Paul, which traditionally fell on July 12.
For those who adhere to the traditional church style, this date still remains special.
Folk customs and signs on July 12
In peasant culture, this day was closely connected with nature. People observed the weather, collected medicinal herbs, and tended livestock. Special importance was attached to morning dew - it was believed to have healing powers, so people washed their faces in it.
Today was considered an unfavorable day for conflicts and major affairs. Instead, it was advised to spend it calmly, with reconciliation and good deeds.
What not to do today: warnings from ancestors
The people believed that on July 12th it was not worth:
-
begin repairs or heavy manual labor;
-
overexerting yourself physically, especially for women - this could cause illness;
-
to grieve or cry - because then "the whole year will pass in tears.".
Folk signs for July 12:
-
What the weather is like today will be like that for another 40 days in a row.
-
Fog in the morning means a poor harvest.
-
Stormy sky after lunch - to prolonged rain.
July 12 is a day to slow down a bit, look up at the sky, and remember that even everyday life has its own meaning. Some celebrate a professional holiday, some a day of spiritual remembrance, and for some it's just another opportunity to do good.
