The holiday of January 12: church holidays, omens and traditions of the day

January 12 is a day rich in events, holidays and historical dates. On this day, Ukraine and the world celebrate several important religious and secular events. Let's figure out which holidays fall on this date, which of the famous personalities were born, and also what signs are associated with this day.

Church holiday on January 12

Today, the memory of the martyr Tatyana of Rome is commemorated. According to legend, she suffered for her Christian faith, being tortured, but her tormentors themselves believed in God, after which Tatiana was executed.

Saint Anisia of Thessalonica is also commemorated on this day in the old style.

In Ukraine, on January 12, the Day of the political prisoner . This memorable date is dedicated to Ukrainians who suffered from repression and persecution. The names of Vyacheslav Chornovol, Vasyl Stus, Yevhen Sverstyuk, who became symbols of the struggle for freedom during the Soviet repressions, are especially well-known.

The relevance of this day remains today, when the Russian authorities continue to persecute Ukrainians, violating international law.

Holidays in the world

The world community also has its traditions on this day:

  • Daughter's Day is a family holiday when parents congratulate their daughters.
  • Marzipan Day is a holiday for those with a sweet tooth, celebrating this sweet delicacy.
  • National Pharmacist Day in the USA.
  • Youth Day in India , celebrated in honor of the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.

Famous birthday people on January 12

Prominent personalities were born on this day:

  • Serhiy Korolyov is a designer of rocket and space systems.
  • Maria Prymachenko is an artist whose work has become a hallmark of Ukrainian culture.
  • Hnat Hotkevich is a bandurist and composer.
  • Zlata Ognievich is a modern Ukrainian singer.

In the world, this date was marked by the following names:

  • Charles Perrault is a storyteller, the author of "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty".
  • Jack London is a writer, a classic of American literature.
  • Haruki Murakami is a modern Japanese writer.

Folk traditions and omens

This day is popularly known as Tatyana's Day . Our ancestors baked a loaf in the shape of the sun to call for spring. The girls gathered for fortune-telling for the future.

What is forbidden to do:

  • Cursing and wishing evil.
  • Drink alcohol.
  • Make a mess in the house.

Signs of the day:

  • Clear and frosty weather portends a rich harvest.
  • A lot of snow - to a rainy summer.

Who has a birthday today:
According to the new style, it is the day of an angel for Tatyana, Ilya, Makar, Peter and Sava.

This day is full of holidays, memorable dates and traditions that make January 12 unique in the history of Ukraine and the world.

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