October 23: Today's Holiday, Traditions, and Prohibitions.

Today, October 23, is celebrated as Physician Assistant Day, Advertising Workers' Day, and Awareness Day for Sudden Death Syndrome in Epilepsy. Believers honor the memory of the holy apostle James.

Physician Assistant Day

Today is celebrated as Physician Assistant Day. This holiday honors medical assistants who provide support to doctors and other medical staff. They perform various tasks to ensure quality medical care for patients.

This holiday was established by the Association of Medical Assistants in 1956 with the aim of improving the healthcare sector.

Advertising Workers' Day

Today is also celebrated as Advertising Workers' Day. This holiday is dedicated to people involved in creating and placing advertisements. These are creative and inspired individuals capable of creating unique ideas.

Advertising has existed since ancient times and is of great importance for the development of entrepreneurship and the economy. It helps attract consumers' attention to products and services.

Awareness Day for Sudden Death Syndrome in Epilepsy

Today is also celebrated as Awareness Day for Sudden Death Syndrome in Epilepsy. This is a worldwide holiday dedicated to raising awareness about death related to epilepsy.

This day was established by the organization SUDEP Action to emphasize the importance of understanding and overcoming the risks associated with epilepsy. It's a global issue that requires attention and research.

Memory of Saint James

Today in the church calendar, the memory of Saint James, an apostle of Christ, is honored. He was the first bishop of the Jerusalem Church and converted many Jews to Christianity.

Saint James led a strict life, dedicating much Time to prayer and fasting. He was a martyr for his faith and defended it to the end.

Prohibitions and Omens

Today there are several prohibitions associated with Saint James. For example, it is not recommended to repair shoes or clothing, quarrel, or lend and borrow money.

There are also several omens associated with this day. For example, if there is no frost, then it will not be for another four weeks. If the wind is east or north, then we can expect cold weather. And if the willow is yellow and shedding leaves, then winter will come early.

Memorable Dates

The following memorable events fall on this day:

• In 2001, Apple Company introduced the first iPod.
• In 1956, the anti-Soviet uprising began in Hungary.
• In 1946, the first session of the United Nations General Assembly began.
• In 1943, the troops of the fourth Ukrainian front captured Melitopol.
• In 1941, Soviet troops left Kharkiv and Barvinkove.
• In 1917, Skoropadsky was elected hetman of the Ukrainian Cossacks.

Name Days

Today's name days are celebrated: Alexander, Vladimir, Ignat, Maxim, Nikolai, James, Euphrosyne.