December 4: Feast of Saint Barbara, what not to do and name day in the church calendar.

According to ТСН: December 4, 2025, is a Thursday. Day 1379 of the war in Ukraine.

What church feast is tomorrow according to the new calendar

On December 4, believers celebrate the memorial day of the holy great martyr Barbara. Saint Barbara was born in the 1st-2nd century in the city of Iliopolis (present-day Turkey or Syria, depending on the source) into the family of the wealthy pagan Dioscurias. Even in her childhood, she was a very beautiful and smart girl. Her father tried to protect her from the influence of Christianity by locking her in a tower.

However, Barbara embraced Christianity and refused to renounce her faith, against her father's will. She was baptized, maintained chastity, and loyalty to Christ even under the threat of death.

When her father learned of her faith, he initially punished his daughter cruelly and then killed her personally. According to legend, Dioscurias received punishment by lightning after the execution - this is an expression of divine justice. This event established Barbara's image as the patron saint against thunder and lightning.

What not to do on December 4

• One should not curse - curses are considered dangerous and can 'bring lightning into the house' or summon misfortune.

• You should not engage in weaving or sewing - these actions are associated with 'connecting the threads of fate'.

• It is forbidden to undertake long journeys - this day is considered 'dangerous'.

Folk signs and traditions on December 4

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

• sunny weather – predicts a clear winter;

• foggy or frosty morning – indicates a long winter;

• if snow has fallen and stayed – there will be much bread in the next year;

• lightning or thunder – indicates strong storms.

In folk tradition, December 4 was celebrated as Barbara Zimowizja, viewing this day as the beginning of active winter preparations. Sometimes it was also called 'the frosty day of Barbara' or simply 'Barbara Day', accompanied by signs about the weather and winter preparations.

Name day: How to name a child born on December 4

Name day: Vasily, Hennadiy, Dmytro, Ivan, Mykola, Oleksandr, Oleksiy, Anastasia, Barbara, Kateryna, Kira, Julia.

The talisman for those born on December 4 is Spinel. This is a very rare stone that impresses with its beauty and variety of colors. It is believed to help in the search for true love and promotes harmony and happiness in family life.

Among the known individuals born on this day:

• 1932 – Oleg Timoshenko, Ukrainian conductor and educator;

• 1954 – Hryhory Gladij, Ukrainian actor;

• 1963 – Serhiy Bubka, outstanding Ukrainian athlete.

Memorial days on December 4

Calendar of important events on December 4:

• 771 – Charlemagne became the sole ruler of the Frankish Empire;

• 1563 – The Council of Trent of the Catholic Church ended;

• 1581 – The Landtag of Carinthia convened for the first time;

• 1638 – Adoption of 'Regulations of the Zaporizhian Cossacks';

• 1674 – Founding of the city of Chicago;

• 1735 – Residence of the British Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street;

• 1791 – Publication of the first issue of the Observer weekly;

• 1808 – Abolition of the Inquisition in Spain;

• 1861 – Presidential elections in the Confederate States;

• 1864 – Battle of Waynesboro;

• 1918 – Woodrow Wilson traveled to Europe;

• 1938 – First Congress of the 'Carpathian Sich';

• 1942 – End of Karlsson's patrol during World War II;

• 1977 – Coronation of Jean-Bédel Bokassa;

• 1982 – Adoption of a new constitution in China;

• 1991 – Lithuania and Latvia recognized the independence of Ukraine;

• 1996 – Launch of the automated spacecraft Mars Pathfinder;

• 2007 – Election of Arseniy Yatsenyuk as Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada;

What holiday is there tomorrow in Ukraine and the world

On December 4, they celebrate the International Day of Wildlife Protection in Ukraine and worldwide. This holiday initiated by the UN underscores the importance of preserving biodiversity.

On December 4, they also celebrate the Day of Rocket and Artillery Forces in Ukraine. This holiday honors the courage of artillerymen and rocket specialists who secure the firepower of the army.

Equally important is the date December 4, when the International Cheetah Day is celebrated, dedicated to this fast animal species. The cheetah is a symbol of strength and vulnerability of wildlife.

Additionally, on December 4, the International Banking Day is celebrated, highlighting the role of the banking system in economic development.