Today, several holidays are celebrated in the world. It is World Jewelers Day and International Zebra Day . In addition, Orthodox believers commemorate the saints of Kira and Ivan's Saints.
What is the church holiday on January 31
On January 31, the church calendar is the Day of Remembrance of Saints Divine Creasers and Non -Spapes of Cyrus and Ivan. These are Christian saints who lived in the III-IV centuries. They are known for their lives dedicated to serving people, especially sick and poor, and many heals that were praying and free treatment. St. Cyrus was originally from Alexandria, Egypt. He studied medicine, and later became a well -known doctor in his city. He treated people for free, not just helping them physically, but also supporting them spiritually, turning them to Christianity.
St. John was a warrior, but decided to leave military service and become a student of Cyrus. In a short time, their spiritual friendship grew, and they worked together, helping people. They were arrested during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Diocletian. Even under torture, they did not renounce their faith and, as a result, died martyrdom.
That cannot be done on January 31
- Family couples are forbidden to quarrel - the quarrel will be delayed for a long time.
- Do not throw away the garbage after sunset.
- The house cannot be left empty this day.
Folk signs and traditions on January 31st
Among our ancestors there were many interesting omens for this day:
- They looked at what day today: firewood is badly burning - to warm weather;
- Crows scream very loudly - the blizzard will begin;
- There is no thrust in the furnace - wait for the weather;
- The circle is visible around the moon - until the harvest year.
It was believed that this day is very easy to light out quarrels, but they can be delayed, so you should be extremely careful with any words.
Birthday: How to name a child born January 31
What are the birthday today: Victor, Ivan, Elijah, Nikita.
The mascot of a person born on January 31 is chrysopraz. This stone has long been used to improve metabolism in the body. In addition, they believed that chrysoprase helps to relax, calm down.
Born on this day:
- 1876 - Ukrainian scientist in the field of mechanics and elasticity theory Alexander Dinnik;
- 1911 - Bulgarian blind, which is attributed to extrasensory abilities, mysticism and herb Wang;
- 1983-Commander of the Volunteer Battalion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine “Lugansk-1”, People's Deputy of Ukraine Artem Vitko.
Memorial dates on January 31
Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for January 31:
- 1729 - Istanbul publishes the first in Arabic book - an explanatory dictionary, which is still considered one of the most popular;
- 1747 - William Bromfeles opens the first clinic for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in London - LOCK Hospital;
- 1865 - Congress approves the thirteenth amendment to the US Constitution prohibiting slavery;
- 1893-Coca-Cola was registered at the US Patent Bureau;
- 1917 - German Kaiser Wilhelm II signs an order for an unlimited underwater war against the trade routes of allies;
- 1941-Create the Kiev Film Studio of popular science films;
- 1943-Commander of the 6th Army of the Wehrmacht Friedrich Paulus was awarded the title of Field Marshal, on the same day he was captured by Soviet troops near Stalingrad;
- 1946 - the first Constitution of Yugoslavia enters into force;
- 1950-US President Harry Truman publicly announces the support of a hydrogen bomb development project, a weapon that is theoretically more powerful, than atomic bombs dropped by Americans on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the 2nd World War;
- 1958-launch the first American artificial satellite "Explorer-1", which established the presence of an Earth radiation zone;
- 1961 - the United States launch a shimpanzee space rocket on board;
- 1999-Scientists at the University of Alabama (USA) receive, in their opinion, irrelevant evidence that the AIDS virus originates in Africa, comes from chimpanzees and for the first time moved to people about 50 years ago;
- 2000-near the island of Anakapa there is an aviation disaster of the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 ALASKA Airlines Airlines, which kills 88 people;
- 2009 - at least 113 people in Kenya are dying and more than 200 people are injured as a result of spilled oil in the youth city;
- 2020 - The United Kingdom leaves the European Union and Euratom.
What a day today is in Ukraine and the world
January 31 in Ukraine and the world celebrate International Zebra Day . It is an environmental event that the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the need to protect the zebra and their natural habitat. This date is reminiscent of the importance of biodiversity and fighting threats such as poaching, destruction of natural ecosystems and climate change. People are involved in various events: environmental actions, lectures, fundraising for reserves and informing the importance of wildlife protection.
Also January 31 World Jeweler Day . It is a professional holiday of jewelers, jewelry designers, engravers and other craftsmen who work in the jewelry. This day is a great opportunity to pay tribute to the masters who create unique works of art of precious metals and stones. It emphasizes the importance of jewelry craft that combines art, culture and traditions. The exact date of this holiday is unknown, but on January 31 it became a symbolic date that unites professionals of jewelry around the world. Its purpose is to honor the masters, their hard work and talent, as well as remind people of the value of manual labor and art.
Jewelry craft has been around for over 7 thousand years. The oldest jewelry was made of turtles, bones and stones. In many cultures, jewelry has a sacred or symbolic meaning. Different gems are associated with certain months of birth or zodiac signs. Currently, ecological jewelry made of recycled materials is gaining popularity.
