What is celebrated on January 9: church holiday, folk signs and historical events of the day

January 9 is rich in memorable dates, traditions and historical events that left a mark both in Ukraine and around the world. This day combines church celebrations, folk traditions and world achievements.

Church holidays

According to the new style, on January 9, the memory of the martyr Polyeuktus and the miracle worker Eustratius is commemorated. According to the old calendar, on this day, Orthodox believers celebrate the feast of the Apostle Stephen, which in Ukraine is also called Stepan's Day.

Holidays and commemorative dates in Ukraine

There are no official national holidays on January 9, but according to folk tradition, this day is dedicated to honoring St. Stephen. Since ancient times in Ukraine, on this day there was a custom to take care of horses: their manes were braided, they were fed with treats and they were drunk with holy water.

Among the outstanding Ukrainians who were born on this day:

  • Oleksandr Walter is an outstanding anatomist.
  • Stepan Tomashivskyi is a historian and publicist.
  • Serhiy Paradzhanov is a legendary film director.
  • Olena Pidhrushna is an Olympic biathlon champion.

International holidays

On the world stage, this day is unofficially celebrated as World Choreographer's Day , dedicated to masters of dance and figure skating.

January 9 is also associated with important historical events:

  • 1916 - the end of the Dardanelles operation in the First World War.
  • 1951 - opening of the UN headquarters in New York.
  • 2007 - presentation of the first iPhone by Apple.

Among the outstanding personalities who were born on this day:

  • Richard Nixon is the 37th president of the United States.
  • Simone de Beauvoir is a French writer and philosopher.
  • Jimmy Page is the guitarist of Led Zeppelin.
  • Lara Fabian is a Belgian singer.
  • Princess Catherine of Wales is the duchess and wife of Prince William.

Folk calendar, omens and prohibitions

According to folk beliefs, January 9 was the day when horses were taken care of. It was forbidden to beat animals or raise your voice at them.

Signs of this day:

  • If the frost hit, then the summer will be fruitful.
  • Frost on the trees - to a rich wheat harvest.
  • If the reservoirs remain without ice, there will be no more severe frosts.

Name day

Angel Day is celebrated on January 9 by the owners of the names: Zakhar, Pavlo, Petro, Philip, Antonina, Stepan, Teodor, Tikhon, Luka, Fedir.

This day reminds that even in the middle of winter there is a place in the folk calendar for warmth, care and festive traditions.

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