On October 12, several celebrations and professional dates fall in Ukraine and the world, which are worth remembering in order to congratulate colleagues and loved ones on time.
On the second Sunday of October, Ukraine celebrates Trade Union Day and Sanitary and Epidemiological Service Day, an occasion to congratulate healthcare workers and specialists in product safety and environmental control. Informally, this day is also celebrated as Economist's Day, celebrated by students and specialists in the economic sphere, as well as Artist's Day, when artists and amateurs of fine arts are honored.
According to the new church calendar, the churches commemorate the martyrs Provo, Tarakh, and Adronik and honor the Jerusalem icon of the Mother of God. Adherents of the old church rite celebrate the memory of Theophanes the Merciful and Kyriakos the Hermit today. Believers traditionally pray for healing from chronic illnesses, peace in the family, and well-being.
The World Health Organization has designated October 12 as World Arthritis Day, a reminder of the importance of prevention and access to treatment for joint diseases. The world also celebrates historical and cultural dates: Columbus Day (in several countries), Free Thought Day, Seaweed Day, and International Spanish Language Day.
People remember October 12 as the time of the first cold snap — sometimes even the first snow. Ancient signs call for observing the stars at midnight: the more stars you see, the better the harvest promises for the following year. Morning fog traditionally portends rain, and the weather on this day supposedly predicts the nature of March of the following year. In the evening, people went out into the starry sky — they believed that this brings good luck.
Folk beliefs warn against quarrels, backbiting, and envy: October 12 is considered unlucky for conflicts and sorting out relationships — such behavior supposedly brings bad luck to a person. It is also recommended to work in a skillful and focused manner — needlework, cleaning, and insulating homes were common activities at this time.
