November 28: what holiday, what not to do and folk signs.

According to ТСН: November 28, 2025 — Friday. The 1373rd day of the war in Ukraine.

What church holiday is tomorrow according to the new calendar

On November 28, believers celebrate the day of the memory of Saint Stephen the New. He lived approximately from 715 to 767 and came from Constantinople. From an early age, he showed piety and desire for monastic life, becoming a spiritual mentor for many.

At the age of 16, Stephen took monastic vows, and later settled on Mount Auxentios, where he underwent a significant spiritual growth under the guidance of wise elders. After the death of his mentor, he was elected as the abbot of the monastery.

His authority grew, and he was respected as a champion who combined the rigor of asceticism with merciful spiritual guidance.

During the time of Emperor Constantine V Copronymus, iconoclasm became particularly harsh, and Stephen defended the icons, asserting that an image is not an idol, but a testimony of the Incarnation and a means of raising thoughts to the prototype.

His popularity caused concern among the authorities, and the imperial administration began looking for reasons to accuse him. Stephen was accused of disobedience and treason.

After numerous interrogations and exiles, he was imprisoned in Constantinople, where he endured numerous tortures, but did not renounce his convictions and did not sign any imperial decrees.

On November 28, 767, Stephen the New was executed: he was stoned to death by order of the officials.

What not to do on November 28

• Do not make big promises — they can spiritually 'bind' a person.

• Do not show cruelty or aggression — condemnation, irritation, and negative thoughts are considered undesirable.

• It is prohibited to sew or cut fabric in the evening — this could negatively affect well-being.

Folk signs and traditions on November 28

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

• a clear day — indicates a frosty, but dry winter;

• a strong wind — expect snowstorms and a snowy winter;

• morning fog — winter will be mild;

• rain — indicates a late, damp, and unstable winter;

• morning hoarfrost indicates snow soon;

• snowfall — expect an early and prolonged winter.

November 28 was known as the Day of Winter Stephen, which indicated the beginning of the real winter season. It was believed that 'Stephen brings winter to the house', so the date symbolized the arrival of the cold.

Name days: how to name a child born on November 28

Tomorrow's name days: Andrii, Vasyl, Hryhorii, Danylo, Ivan, Kostyantyn, Mykola, Oleksii, Pavlo, Petro, Serhii, Stepan, Tymofii, Hanna.

The talisman for a person born on November 28 is turquoise, which promotes calm sleep and alleviates headaches. Turquoise also positively influences clarity and sharpness of vision.

On this day were born:

• 1890 — Zinaida Tulub, Ukrainian writer and translator;

• 1957 — Serhii Proskurnia, Ukrainian director;

• 1990 — Illia Akhmetgariev, employee of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine.

Important dates on November 28

The calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world on November 28:

• 1414 — in Bohemia, the reformer Jan Hus is arrested;

• 1520 — Ferdinand Magellan charts the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans;

• 1561 — the Livonian Order announces its dissolution, and its possessions come under the control of the Polish Kingdom;

• 1627 — naval battle near Oliva, in which the fleet of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth achieves victory;

• 1654 — the heroic defense of the Cossack fortress of Bush begins in Podilia;

• 1917 — the Bolshevik government sends a note of general armistice;

• 1921 — a decision is made to join the Ukrainian SSR to the international convention of the Red Cross;

• 1928 — the first machine-tractor station named after Shevchenko is created in the Odesa region, the first in the USSR;

• 1943 — the first meeting of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition begins in Tehran;

• 1970 — 'Red Brigades' carry out their debut terrorist act;

• 1974 — John Lennon takes the stage for the last time;

• 1983 — for the first time in the history of American space missions, a foreigner works among the crew;

• 2000 — the 'tape scandal' arises;

• 2004 — a congress of people's deputies takes place in Severodonetsk;

• 2006 — the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine recognizes the Holodomor as genocide;

• 2007 — a crocodile named Godzilla is found in Mariupol;

• 2008 — the Lenin monument is dismantled in Cherkasy;

• 2013 — the people's movement 'Right Sector' is officially formed.

What holiday is tomorrow in Ukraine and the world

On November 28 in Ukraine, they celebrate Day of the employee of the financial monitoring system. This holiday was established by the decree of the President of Ukraine on November 28, 2020 (No. 523/2020).

This day is also marked by Black Friday, which marks the beginning of the pre-Christmas shopping season, and stores transition from 'red' to 'black' due to high sales volumes.

Moreover, November 28 is celebrated as All-Ukrainian Logistics Day, emphasizing the important role of logisticians in the economy through effective movement and storage of goods.

November 28 is also celebrated as World Kindness Day, reminding that even small acts of kindness can change lives for the better.

On this day, they also celebrate International System Engineer Day, honoring specialists responsible for complex information systems.

November 28 is also World Information Day, highlighting the importance of information for the sustainable development of societies.

This day is filled with memories of important events in history, both in Ukraine and in the world. The celebration of the Day of the employee of the financial monitoring system, Black Friday, and other significant events reflects the diversity and complexity of the modern calendar.

Celebrating folk traditions and signs associated with the arrival of winter, Ukrainians maintain a connection to their history and culture, passing on the wisdom of previous generations.