November 26: Church Holiday, Folk Signs, and What Not to Do.

According to ТСН: November 26 is the 1371st day of the war in Ukraine.

What Church Holiday is Today According to the New Calendar

Today, believers honor the Memorial Day of St. Aloysius, the Pillar Saint. This saint was born in the late 6th century in Adrianople (Asia Minor). From an early age, he showed a tendency towards prayer and spirituality. After young Aloysius lost his father, his mother raised him, teaching him about spiritual life.

As an adult, Aloysius served under a bishop, distinguishing himself by diligence and piety. He decided to dedicate his life to strict asceticism, climbing a high pillar where he spent many years in prayer, despite all natural dangers. He also built three churches in honor of different saints.

St. Aloysius spent 56 years on the pillar, while the total period of his ascetic life lasted about 67 years.

What Not to Do on November 26

• It's not advisable to sort out relationships or quarrel — conflicts are considered a bad sign.
• It's not recommended to start important matters, as it's believed they will not be successful.
• Handicrafts are forbidden — such activities can 'confuse fate.'

Folk Signs and Traditions for November 26

Among our ancestors, there were many interesting signs for this day:

• A wind on this day indicates a sharp change in weather;
• A cloudy day means the winter will be warm;
• A clear morning means strong frosts are expected;
• Snow on November 26 means a snowy winter;
• Hoarfrost on trees indicates frost is coming.

People call this day Aloysius the Cold, as stable cold usually begins from it.

Name Days: How to Name a Child Born on November 26

Today’s name days are for: Vasyl, Georgiy, Danilo, Ivan, Illya, Mykhailo, Nazar, Mykola, Petro, Yakiv.

The talisman of people born on November 26 is jasper. It is believed that jasper opens the path to inner balance and strength, and helps strengthen life energy.

This day saw the birth of:

• 1965 — Serhiy Kvit, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Minister of Education of Ukraine;
• 1975 — Oleg Kosiak, Ukrainian gymnast, bronze medalist of the Olympic Games;
• 1983 — Andriy Mikhnov, Ukrainian hockey player.

Memorable Dates on November 26

The calendar of important events for November 26 includes:

• 1476 — Vlad III Dracula ascended to the Wallachian throne for the last time;
• 1890 — the bottling of mineral water was initiated in Borjomi;
• 1901 — the Lviv student community demanded the creation of a separate Ukrainian university;
• 1917 — the charter of the “Free Cossacks” was adopted;
• 1924 — the formation of the Mongolian People's Republic was proclaimed;
• 1939 — the beginning of the Winter War due to violations of the non-aggression pact;
• 1966 — the opening of the first tidal power station in the world;
• 1968 — the UN Convention abolishing the statute of limitations for war crimes was adopted;
• 1970 — record rainfall in Guadeloupe;
• 1976 — the Catholic Church severed its status as the state religion in Italy;
• 1977 — the monument to Ivan Fyodorov was opened in Lviv;
• 1988 — the launch of the spacecraft “Soyuz TM-7”;
• 2003 — the last flight of the supersonic aircraft “Concorde”;
• 2004 — the resolution for discussing the autonomous status of the Donetsk region was adopted;
• 2005 — the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holodomor was established;
• 2018 — the introduction of martial law due to Russia's aggression in the Kerch Strait.

What Holiday is Today in Ukraine and the World

On November 26, Ukraine and the world celebrate the World Lewis Day — a day in memory of the Lewis's koala, which became a symbol of tragedy and hope after the terrible forest fires in Australia. This date is chosen to honor our responsibility towards nature.

Today is also the World Sustainable Transport Day, which highlights the problems of air pollution and climate change due to automotive emissions. Various events aimed at reducing car traffic in cities are held today.

Additionally, November 26 is celebrated as the World Olive Tree Day, an initiative proposed by Lebanon and Tunisia at a UNESCO conference. The olive tree is a symbol of peace and resilience.

Today we also celebrate the International Shoemakers' Day, dedicated to masters who make and repair shoes, as well as the Obesity Awareness Day, which raises awareness about overweight issues and the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

This day not only plays an important role in the church calendar but also contains a great deal of cultural and historical significance. The celebration of various international days, such as Lewis Day and Olive Tree Day, shows our attention to important environmental issues and emphasizes the importance of sustainable development in the modern world. The variety of holidays and memorable dates makes this day special for many people in different corners of the planet.