Today, January 17, is rich in historical events, church traditions and unusual holidays. This is a date that combines the memory of outstanding personalities, folk signs and interesting facts about inventions.
Church holiday
According to a new style, Orthodox Christians today honor the memory of Saint Anthony the Great, the founder of monasticism. According to the old style, the Cathedral of the 70 Apostles is celebrated. This day is associated with work, so believers try not to be idle.
Folk traditions in Ukraine
In Ukraine, this day is known as Anton Perezimnyk - the middle of winter. Peasants traditionally checked stock of fodder for livestock and protected animals from hard work. Housewives baked bread in the shape of sun circles, symbolizing the approach of spring.
Signs of the day:
- If there is a lot of snow on the trees, there will be a rich harvest of honey.
- Red sky at dawn - to a strong wind.
- A frosty day promises long cold weather.
- You can see the circles around the moon - before warming.
What is forbidden to do
On this day you cannot:
- Being lazy and putting off important things.
- Sewing or knitting - this can lead to financial difficulties.
- Share secrets or plans to avoid failure.
Holidays in the world
January 17 has many international events:
- Day of children's inventions. Benjamin Franklin was born on this date, who created swimming fins at the age of 12. Children's inventions include Braille, plasticine, fur headphones and even a calculator.
- World Snow Day. This holiday reminds us of the joy of winter fun.
- Sports Mentoring Day and Ropeway Day.
Famous personalities born on January 17
- Ukrainians:
- Hryhoriy Epik is a writer, a victim of Stalinist repressions.
- Hryhoriy Kitasty is a legendary bandur player.
- Leonid Ostrovsky is a "Dynamo" football player.
- Olya Polyakova and Khrystyna Solovii are famous singers.
- Oleg Lisohor is an accomplished swimmer.
- World stars:
- Benjamin Franklin is a politician, scientist and inventor.
- Anna Brontë is an English writer.
- Muhammad Ali is a legendary boxer.
- Jim Carrey is a Canadian actor.
- Maya Chiburdanidze is a Georgian chess player.
- Andy Kaufman is a comedian.
Angel Day is January 17
Name days are celebrated by Anton, Viktor, Ivan, George, Pavlo, Jan, Antonina.
January 17 is a day full of history, traditions and festive events. Regardless of how you spend this day, remember: its atmosphere unites the past and the future, work and rest.
