December 31: what holiday is today, traditions and prohibitions.

December 31 is celebrated as Champagne Day, Decision Day, and the eve of New Year. Believers honor the memory of saints Joseph the Betrothed, King David and James, the Lord's brother; the venerable Melania of Rome.

Champagne Day

December 31 is celebrated as Champagne Day. This holiday is associated with the beginning of the new year. The idea of the holiday came from the USA, but due to the popularity of champagne on New Year's, it gained worldwide significance.

This holiday is dedicated to champagne as a symbol of celebrations and special events. On this day, one can not only enjoy a glass of champagne but also learn about its rich history and production process.

Decision Day

December 31 is Decision Day. It is a call to action for those who tend to indecision. This day is dedicated to making decisions and implementing them. It serves as a reminder to take life into your own hands and act decisively.

On December 31, it is necessary to review your goals and progress and develop strategies to achieve them in the coming year. The main thing is to end the year with clarity and purpose for the future.

New Year's Eve

December 31 is New Year's Eve. In some countries, this is a public holiday, in others - a short working day. The last night of the year is celebrated as Yule - an ancient winter holiday. Christians of both western and eastern rites celebrate this day in memory of Saints Sylvester and Modestus.

The popularity of celebrating on December 31 came after the introduction of the Gregorian calendar. Previously, the end of the year could fall on different dates due to different timekeeping systems.

What religious holiday is today

The Righteous Joseph the Betrothed. This servant was calm and obedient. He became The Guardian of the Most Holy Mother of God and Jesus Christ. Joseph saved them from the wrath of King Herod by fleeing with the Blessed Mother to Egypt.

King and Prophet David. He was an ancestor of Christ and zealously fulfilled God's will. David defeated Goliath and later became king. He had great faith in the coming of the Messiah.

The Apostle James, the Lord's brother. He was a Nazarite and dedicated his life to God.

December 31 is also the day of remembrance of the Venerable Melania of Rome. She was a sincere and devout woman who dedicated her life to God.

On this day, there are some prohibitions:

• Do not take out the trash.
• Do not start anything new, as it may end negatively.
• Do not take loans and do not make excessive expenditures.