December 1: What We Celebrate, What Not to Do, and Folk Omens.

According to ТСН: December 1, 2025, is a Monday. It is the 1376th day of the war in Ukraine.

What Church Holiday is Tomorrow According to the New Calendar

Tomorrow, on December 1, believers celebrate the feast of St. Nahum the Prophet. Nahum prophesied around the 7th century BC. His prophetic ministry was mainly directed against the city of Nineveh – the capital of the Assyrian Empire, known for its cruelty. Due to his prophecies, Nineveh faced its punishment and was destroyed.

Despite the severity of his prophecies, they brought hope and encouragement to those who suffered from oppressors. The Book of Nahum emphasizes that God does not leave unpunished those who do evil. Nahum uses vivid imagery from nature and elements – storms, waters, floods – to illustrate God's might and the inevitability of punishment.

What Not to Do on December 1

• It is not recommended to swim in the waters – the water is 'strong’, and swimming can be dangerous.

• Do not wash laundry – this may lead to illness or misfortune.

• Working hard is prohibited – the day is considered 'holy', and excessive labor may cause fatigue or problems.

Folk Omens and Traditions on December 1

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

• A frosty, clear day – predicts a cold and snowy winter;

• Southerly wind – expect a thaw soon;

• Snow fell on December 1 – predicts a snow-rich winter;

• Cats and dogs seek warmth – a severe cold snap is coming.

In folk tradition, December 1 was celebrated as Nahum's Day. This day was seen as a harbinger of a severe winter: people paid attention to the weather to make predictions for the winter months. Folk customs associated it with frost, snow, warnings against hard work, and prayer for health and prosperity in the home.

Name Days: How to Name a Child Born on December 1

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The talisman for those born on December 1 is turquoise. It is believed that this stone helps combat insomnia and alleviates headaches.

Notable births on this day include:

• 1909 – Anatoliy Kos-Anatolsky, Ukrainian composer;

• 1918 – Platon Maiboroda, Ukrainian composer, author of songs and music for films;

• 1930 – Roman Fedoriv, Ukrainian writer, recipient of the Shevchenko Prize.

Significant Dates on December 1

Important events in Ukraine and the world on December 1:

• 1408 – Tatar Khan Edigei besieged Moscow;

• 1783 – In Paris, physicist Jacques Alexandre César Charles made the first human flight in a hydrogen balloon;

• 1822 – In Vienna, the musical debut of 11-year-old Franz Liszt took place;

• 1835 – The first book of fairy tales by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen was published;

• 1863 – At the fifth meeting of English football teams, it was decided to ban players from running with the ball in their hands;

• 1887 – In Arthur Conan Doyle's story 'A Study in Scarlet', the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes made his appearance;

• 1891 – American James Naismith invented basketball;

• 1903 – The first western movie 'The Great Train Robbery' premiered;

• 1913 – The Ford factories in the USA introduced assembly line car production;

• 1913 – The subway opened in Buenos Aires;

• 1918 – The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was proclaimed;

• 1918 – The process of Romania's unification was completed;

• 1921 – The first flight of a helium dirigible took place;

• 1924 – The December uprising began in Estonia;

• 1929 – Edwin S. Lowe created the game of bingo;

• 1955 – In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus;

• 1958 – The French colony Ubangi-Shari was proclaimed the Central African Republic;

• 1959 – Twelve countries signed the treaty on the peaceful use of Antarctica in Washington;

• 1981 – The third power unit was launched at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant;

• 1989 – In the Vatican, Pope John Paul II met with Mikhail Gorbachev;

• 1990 – The founding congress of the Party of Democratic Revival of Ukraine took place in Kyiv;

• 1990 – British and French builders completed the first tunnel through the English Channel;

• 1991 – At the nationwide referendum, more than 90% voted for Ukraine's independence;

• 1991 – The General Consulate of the Republic of Austria was opened in Kyiv;

• 1994 – Andriy Shevchenko scored his first goal for Dynamo Kyiv;

• 2009 – A city rail bus was launched in Lviv;

• 2012 – The Ukrainian Charter of Free Human was published;

• 2013 – A massive demonstration took place on EuroMaidan in Kyiv.

What Holiday is Tomorrow in Ukraine and the World

On December 1, Ukraine celebrates Prosecutor's Day. This holiday recognizes the role of prosecutors in protecting the law, the rights and freedoms of citizens, and ensuring public order in the country. Celebrations and awards for the best employees are planned in the regions.

December 1 is also observed as International Neurologist Day, honoring doctors who diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases of the nervous system – a critically important part of the body.

This day is also dedicated to the World AIDS Day, which raises awareness about HIV/AIDS, supports people living with HIV, and fights against stigma and discrimination.

Additionally, December 1 is celebrated as Cyber Monday, a day for online sales that boosts internet sales.

Furthermore, December 1 is National Women Support Day, emphasizing the importance of women's support for one another to create strong communities.