December 9 combines several significant dates at once - from a church holiday to international days dedicated to the fight against corruption and honoring veterinarians. This day also commemorates important historical events and celebrates famous birthdays born on December 9.
Church holiday: Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos by the Righteous Anna
According to the new calendar, believers celebrate the Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos by the righteous Anna. The couple Joachim and Anna remained childless for a long time, but, maintaining faith and humility, they prayed for the gift of a child. According to Christian tradition, God heard their prayers, and Anna conceived Mary in a special way - as a manifestation of divine grace, which began a chain of events that would lead to the birth of Jesus Christ.
The holiday is considered a day of joy, as it marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's plan for the Incarnation. It also symbolizes the spiritual unity of a couple: love, fidelity, and mutual support.
Prohibitions and signs for December 9
Traditionally, on this day, people do not do dirty work or wash clothes, especially in cold water. It is not recommended to take out the trash after sunset so as not to "take out" well-being.
Folk signs for December 9:
• snow - to a snowy winter
• warmth - to a mild winter
• clear sky - to sunny winter days
• low-flying birds - to frost
• active squirrels and hares - to a harsh winter
The people called the day Anin's Dawns—the time when winter begins to "scatter" and the nights become long and cold.
Name day and mascot of the day
Vasyl, Volodymyr, Oleksandr, Stepan and Hanna celebrate their name days.
The talisman for those born on December 9 is considered to be alexandrite, a stone that changes color depending on the lighting. It is attributed with the ability to reveal the secrets of the future.
Who was born on December 9th?
1955 — Maria Yatsymyrska, Ukrainian philologist, Doctor of Political Sciences, lecturer at Lviv University
1974 — Oleksandr Fedorchenko, Hero of Ukraine, serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (posthumously)
1987 — Andriana Susak-Arekhta, serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, head of the Women's Veterans Movement
Memorable events that occurred on December 9
1879 — Thomas Edison received a patent for a carbon microphone
1905 — France finally separated church and state
1909 — Borussia Dortmund football club was founded
1917 — Crimean Tatar Kurultai was created
1948 — UN adopted the Convention against Genocide
1997 — first telephone call on Kyivstar network
2004 — amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine regarding presidential elections came into force
2011 — GSC Game World studio announced its closure
International holidays December 9
On this day, the world celebrates:
• International Veterinary Day — in honor of Rudolf Virchow, the founder of modern veterinary science
• International Anti-Corruption Day — associated with the signing of the UN Convention against Corruption
• International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Genocide — on the day of the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide
December 9th combines spirituality, history, and modern international practices, reminding us of the value of knowledge, memory, and justice.
