November 27: Church holiday, folk signs, and what not to do.

According to ТСН: November 27, 2025 - Thursday. The 1372nd day of the war in Ukraine.

Today's Church Holiday

Today, believers honor the feast day of Saint James the Persian. James lived in Persia during the reign of King Shapur II in the 4th century. He was a devout Christian who held a high position at court. His unwavering faith and active preaching of Christianity attracted the attention of the king, who severely persecuted Christians, especially influential figures at court.

According to legend, James bravely preached and supported believers during difficult times. Due to his activities, he was accused of disobedience to the king and suffered brutal torture. But he endured all suffering until the end and was executed for his faith, becoming a symbol of steadfastness.

What not to do today

• Avoid cursing or arguing - today negative emotions are inappropriate.

• It is worth avoiding greed - this day is marked by self-sacrifice and love for others.

• Heavy physical labor is not recommended - it is better to devote time to prayer and reflection.

Folk Signs and Traditions

In Ukrainian tradition, there are many signs for this day:

• If it snows on November 27 - expect frost and a cold winter;

• A northern wind - a sign of a harsh winter;

• Fog at dawn - expect heavy snowstorms in the coming days;

• If trees are covered with hoarfrost - expect persistent frosts;

• The presence of frozen rivers and lakes - for a snowy and frosty winter.

This day is called James the First Frost, as usually strong frosts begin at this time.

Name Days: Names for Children Born Today

Name days today: Andriy, Boris, Vasyl, Volodymyr, Vsevolod, Hryhoriy, Dmytro, Ivan, Mykola, Oleksiy, Roman, Serhiy.

The talisman for people born on November 27 is considered ruby. This stone has properties that help calm fever and stop bleeding. It symbolizes passionate love and sincerity of feelings.

Among notable people who celebrate name days today:

• 1940 - Bohdan Kozak, actor and director of the Lviv Dramatic Theater, People's Artist of Ukraine;

• 1946 - Ihor Oleksienko, Ukrainian gunsmith;

• 1977 - Oksana Khvostenko, biathlete.

Memorable Dates November 27

On November 27, important events occurred in Ukraine and the world:

• 1095 - at the Council of Clermont, Pope Urban II proclaimed the beginning of the First Crusade;

• 1001 - the battle for Peshawar took place;

• 1620 - pilgrims landed on the shores of America;

• 1893 - the premiere of Ivan Franko's play “Stolen Happiness” was held in Lviv;

• 1895 - Alfred Nobel signed the will to create the Nobel Foundation;

• 1897 - the Yenakieve Metallurgical Plant was opened;

• 1918 - the first constituent assembly of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences was held;

• 1928 - the first machine-tractor station in the USSR was established in the Odesa region.

• 1937 - Metropolitan Vasyl (Lypkovskyi) was executed by an NKVD verdict;

• 1943 - the UPA units fought the Wehrmacht divisions;

• 1952 - the Lviv trolleybus set off on its first route;

• 1992 - fire in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna caused significant damage;

• 2004 - the results of the repeated voting in the presidential elections were declared invalid.

Today's Holiday in Ukraine and the World

In Ukraine, November 27 is celebrated as the Day of the Foundation of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, which was founded in 1918. The Academy promotes scientific research and the development of education in the country.

Today is also celebrated as Thanksgiving Day, popular in the USA and Canada, dedicated to gratitude for the harvest and prosperity. This holiday has its roots dating back to 1621.