November 8: What holiday is today, traditions and prohibitions.

On November 8, Ukrainians and all the inhabitants of the world celebrate World Pianist Day, World No Wi-Fi Day, and World Urbanism Day. Also, believers celebrate the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and commemorate the great martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki for festive reasons.

World Pianist Day

On November 8, World Pianist Day is celebrated in Ukraine and around the world. The history of the piano is very diverse. In modern classical performers, the main focus is more on performing, recording, and teaching. However, their colleagues from the 19th century were also known as transcribers and composers. Among them are Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin. The piano was invented in 1700 by Bartolomeo Cristofori and underwent many changes over a century.

World No Wi-Fi Day

This holiday was created in 2016 on the initiative of the International Federation of Environmental Defenders FAI. By giving up Wi-Fi for a while, a person can do a mental, physical, and emotional "reset". Wi-Fi technology was developed in 1999 by Aironet and Nokia, and then it was acquired by Cisco. The alliance of corporations was named WECA and registered a new way of data transmission Wi-Fi.

World Urbanism Day

Every year on November 8, the whole world celebrates World Urbanism Day (World Urbanism Day). The idea of holding this holiday was first proposed by Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera in the 1940s. Already in 1949, the celebration of World Urbanism Day began.

Holiday in the church calendar

On November 8 in the church calendar, the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless Heavenly Powers is celebrated. This holiday was established by the Laodicea Council in the 4th century. The chosen date symbolizes angelic orders, and the number "nine" is given special significance taking into account church traditions about the Synaxis of all the Heavenly Powers at the Last Judgment.

The Archangel Michael in the Scripture is often mentioned as a "prince" and "leader of the Lord's army". He is portrayed as a fighter against godlessness and the devil. Also, on November 8, the great martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki, known as the Myrrh-Streamer, is commemorated. He was speared for his faith. Demetrius was brought up in piety and faith by his Christian parents.

Prohibitions and folk omens

• It is not recommended to wash your head, as it is believed that this can "wash away" all the mind;
• It is not allowed to engage in useful work;
• It is better to refrain from quarrels and foul language.

Folk omens and traditions

• If fog is visible in the morning, it will warm up soon;
• If there is frost in the morning, the next winter will be snowy;
• A warm and sunny day indicates a frosty winter;
• If there are almost no cones on coniferous trees, the winter will be warm.

Memorable events on November 8

• 1090 – Metropolitan Ephraim consecrates St. Michael's Cathedral in Pereyaslav;
• 1620 – Battle of White Mountain near Prague occurs;
• 1793 – The Louvre opens to the public;
• 1867 – The first season of the permanent opera theater in Kyiv begins;
• 1895 – Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen invents X-rays;
• 1909 – Founding meeting of members of the Kyiv Aeronavigation Society;
• 1918 – The Ruthenian National Council is established in Prešov;
• 1923 – Hitler makes an unsuccessful attempt at a coup in Munich;
• 1927 – The construction of the Dniprovskaya Hydroelectric Power Station is laid;
• 1935 – The Literary and Memorial Museum of M. M. Kotsyubinsky is opened;
• 1960 – John F. Kennedy becomes the president of the United States;
• 1988 – George Herbert Walker Bush becomes president of the United States;
• 1997 – A monument to the victims of communist crimes is unveiled in Lviv;
• 2016 – Donald Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States;
• 2020 – The capture of Shusha by Azerbaijani forces.

Name days

Today the name days of Pavlo, Mikhailo, Hryhoriy, and Marfa are celebrated.