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What holiday is January 11 and why is this day considered unlucky?

January 11 has a controversial reputation in Ukrainian tradition. On the one hand, this day has long been considered dangerous and even unlucky, on the other hand, it is filled with...

Folk signs and prohibitions on January 4: what our ancestors were afraid of

The date of January 4 has long had an ambiguous reputation. According to popular belief, at the beginning of the year, evil spirits roam the earth, so this day was considered dangerous for everyday...

What holiday is celebrated on January 3 and why was this day considered dangerous?

In ancient times, January 3 was considered an unlucky day, so in folk tradition this day was often called dangerous or unlucky. At the same time, January 3 has...

What is celebrated on December 31 and what traditions of this day have been preserved in Ukraine?

December 31 is the last day of the year, which has been considered special and even mystical since ancient times. In different peoples of the world, this date was associated with...

Stephen's Day, December 27: traditions, signs and folk prohibitions

On December 27, according to the new church calendar, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church commemorates the holy apostle, archdeacon, and protomartyr Stephen. Ancient folk legends are associated with this date...

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