Ukrainians celebrate December 12, a day filled with folk traditions and church holidays. This day combines spiritual heritage and belief in omens passed down from generation to generation.
What holiday is December 12 in Ukraine?
According to the new calendar, believers honor Saint Spyridon of Trimyphus and the Hieromartyr Alexander of Jerusalem , and according to the old calendar, the martyr Paramon .
Our ancestors believed that on this day it was better to stay home, avoiding travel due to adverse weather. Snow, sleet, and thin ice on bodies of water made travel dangerous, and prolonged exposure to the cold could lead to illness.
Traditions and signs
🔹 Household chores: December 12 is an auspicious day for cleaning, repairing, and mending broken things.
🔹 Cooking: Women baked bread from different types of flour, made dumplings, and fried pancakes. It was believed that such food brought prosperity and well-being to the home. Leftovers from baking were given to chickens to help them lay eggs better.
🔹 Shopping ban: It is not recommended to make expensive purchases or financial transactions on this day.
What not to do on December 12
- Don't go to wild places: Forests, mountains, and bodies of water can be dangerous.
- Don't swear: This is especially true for sick people - conflicts can worsen their health.
- Do not engage in fishing or hunting: The day is considered unlucky for such activities.
- Avoid large financial transactions: Investments, purchases of real estate or equipment may result in losses.
Who was born on December 12th?
People born on this day are under the sign of Sagittarius . They are cheerful, purposeful and responsible. They love an active lifestyle, monitor their physical shape and observe hygiene. At the same time, they do not tolerate being ordered around and strive to make decisions independently.
