December 7: what church holiday, folk signs, and what not to do.

According to ТСН: December 7, 2025, is Sunday. The 1382nd day of war in Ukraine.

What church holiday is tomorrow according to the new calendar

On December 7, believers celebrate the memorial day of Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Ambrose, originally from Rome, received education in law, rhetoric, and classical literature. His career developed rapidly: he became a praetor in Northern Italy and managed the administrative affairs of Milan (modern Milan).

During the conflict between the Arians and the Orthodox, the people of Milan elected Ambrose as bishop, even though at the time he had not yet been baptized.

At first, he refused, but eventually accepted baptism, and a week later – episcopal consecration (374 AD). This marked a new stage in his life: he gave away his possessions to the poor and focused on studying the Scriptures and pastoral activities.

Ambrose actively opposed Arianism, which at that time undermined the divinity of Christ. His sermons became the foundation of Latin patristics. He was one of the first to assert the priority of spiritual authority in matters of faith and morality. His conflict with Emperor Theodosius I became significant: after the massacre in Thessalonica, Ambrose refused him Communion until the emperor publicly asked for forgiveness.

The saint passed away on the night of April 4, 397 AD.

What not to do on December 7

• You should not work physically hard – this day should be calm and dedicated to prayer.

• You should not insult people and quarrel – disputes on this day will last the whole year.

• Girls are advised not to braid their hair into a braid – this leads to confusion in fate.

Folk signs and traditions for December 7

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

• the weather on December 7 will be the same for the whole winter;

• frost on this day heralds an early spring;

• if snow falls – expect a snowy winter;

• fog in the morning – warm weather during the day;

• changeable wind – an unsettled winter;

• crows and rooks circling around the house – expect frost.

December 7 was celebrated in the folk calendar as Ambrose the Winter, as true cold traditionally began on this day.

Name days: how to name a child born on December 7

What name days are tomorrow: Anton, Vasily, Gregory, Ivan, Ignatius, Leo, Mikhail, Pavel, Peter, Sergey.

The talisman for people born on December 7 is citrine. This stone is considered a symbol of wealth and joy. In the past, citrine was respected as a powerful talisman that protects against anxiety and fears.

This day has seen the birth of:

• 1888 – Levko (Lev) Lepky, Ukrainian writer, publisher, editor, composer;

• 1892 – Olena Stepaniv, Ukrainian historian, geographer, activist, the first woman in the world officially admitted to military service as an officer;

• 1986 – Oleksandr Kapichun, officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, participant of the Russo-Ukrainian War, Hero of Ukraine (posthumously).

Memorable dates on December 7

Calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for December 7:

• 1678 – Louis Hennepin became the first European to see Niagara Falls;

• 1732 – the Covent Garden theatre opened in London;

• 1941 – Japanese planes attacked the American base at Pearl Harbor;

• 1972 – the last manned mission of the Apollo program was launched;

• 1982 – in Fort Worth (Texas) the death penalty was first carried out by injection;

• 1988 – an earthquake that destroyed Spitak occurred in Armenia;

• 1991 – at a meeting of the presidents of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, the dissolution of the USSR was announced;

• 2009 – the game The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks was released in the USA;

• 2023 – Nicolas Maduro announced the accession of the Guyana-Esequibo region to Venezuela.

What holiday is tomorrow in Ukraine and the world

On December 7, Ukraine and the world celebrate World Day of Ukrainian Shawl. The initiative is aimed at preserving the traditions of wearing the shawl and popularizing Ukrainian art. This day reminds us that the shawl is not just an accessory, but a symbol of spirituality, beauty, and national identity.

Also, December 7 is Local Self-Government Day in Ukraine. This holiday was established to emphasize the role of local councils and the importance of citizen participation in decision-making.

Moreover, December 7 is International Civil Aviation Day. This holiday celebrates the importance of aviation in global communication and the development of international air transport regulations.