Today, November 17, Ukrainians honor a number of festive and folk traditions that combine official events, church rites, and signs that have survived since ancient times.
Agricultural Workers' Day of Ukraine
Officially, this holiday is dedicated to people who work on the land - farmers, agronomists, machine operators, and everyone who provides the country with bread and other products. Today is a great opportunity to congratulate friends and relatives associated with this sphere and express gratitude for their work.
Church holidays November 17
Believers today honor:
- Saint Gregory the Wonderworker — known for his pious life and numerous miracles.
- Iconographer Lazarus is the patron saint of artists and icon creators.
- According to the old style, the memory of the holy martyrs Nicander and Jeremiah .
According to folk beliefs, St. Gregory's Day was considered dangerous because, according to legend, evil spirits could appear on earth. People tried to avoid unnecessary contact and did not let strangers into their homes.
Folk traditions and signs
This day has long 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 working with hands, and craftswomen who sell their products could count on a good profit.
What is forbidden to do on November 17
- Trying on someone else's clothes or shoes can cause problems for the owner of these items.
- Borrowing things or taking them out of the house. It was believed that this could “take” good luck out of the house.
- To play a wedding. The day was considered unfavorable for marriage ceremonies.
- Leaving the house unnecessarily. Especially avoiding visiting forests, mountains, and remote 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 of a respectful attitude towards nature, human labor, and a connection with spiritual forces. Despite the fact that many traditions are symbolic in nature, they still find their place in the Ukrainian cultural space.
