December 9: what holiday is celebrated, what should not be done, and folk signs for the day.

According to ТСН: December 9, 2025, is a Tuesday. It is the 1384th day of the war in Ukraine.

What holiday is celebrated on December 9

On Monday, December 9, believers celebrate The Conception of the Righteous Anna, the Holy Mother of God. Joachim and Anna were childless for a long time, which in ancient Jewish tradition was considered a sign of God's displeasure. The couple prayed for a child, keeping faith and hope. And the Lord heard their prayers — Anna conceived the Blessed Virgin Mary in a miraculous way, which became a great grace in their lives.

The conception of Mary is the first significant event in history that will lead to the birth of the Messiah. Thus, the holiday symbolizes the eve of joy, as from this moment the fulfillment of God's plan for the Incarnation of the Son of God begins. This holiday also celebrates the deep spiritual unity of Christian marriage: its fidelity, love, and joint prayers in difficulties.

What should not be done on December 9

• One should not get involved in dirty work — it is a cautious day, filled with prayer.

• Laundry should not be done, especially in cold water — the water on this day is considered 'strict' and can take away strength.

• It is forbidden to take out the trash after sunset — otherwise, one might 'carry away' prosperity and happiness.

Folk signs and traditions for December 9

There were many interesting signs on December 9:

• If it snows — expect a snowy winter;

• A warm day — winter promises to be mild;

• Clear sky — expect many sunny days in winter;

• Birds fly low — expect frosts;

• Squirrels and hares stock up a lot of food — winter will be harsh.

In folk traditions, December 9 was called Anna's Stars. This time marked the period when winter began to 'sow,' and the nights became long and cold.

Name days: how to name a child born on December 9

Name days on December 9: Vasyl, Volodymyr, Oleksandr, Stepan, Anna.

The talisman for people born on December 9 is considered alexandrite. This stone is famous for its unique ability to change shades depending on lighting. It is attributed with powerful magical energy, as it is believed that it can reveal the secrets of the future.

Notable people born on this day:

• 1955 — Maria Yatsymyrska, Ukrainian philologist and political scientist, doctor of political sciences at the Ukrainian Free University, head of the media language department at Ivan Franko Lviv University;

• 1974 — Oleksandr Fedorchenko, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, Hero of Ukraine (posthumously);

• 1987 — Andriana Susak-Arekhta, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, participant in the Russian-Ukrainian war, head of the Women's Veterans Movement.

Memorable dates on December 9

The calendar of important events in Ukraine and the world for December 9:

• 1879 — Thomas Edison received a patent for the carbon microphone;

• 1905 — a law was passed in France that definitively separated the church from the state;

• 1909 — Borussia Dortmund football club was founded;

• 1917 — the Kurultai, the highest self-governing body of the Crimean Tatars, was created in Crimea;

• 1918 — the Directory of the Ukrainian People's Republic canceled the laws of the Hetman government regarding labor legislation and restored the eight-hour workday;

• 1948 — the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention against Genocide;

• 1953 — the American company General Electric announced the dismissal of employees with communist beliefs;

• 1968 — at a conference in San Francisco, Douglas Engelbart publicly demonstrated the computer mouse and hypertext for the first time;

• 1991 — Mikhail Gorbachev spoke out against the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS);

• 1994 — the freighter Salvador Allende sank near Canada, killing 7 people, with 22 missing and two rescued;

• 1997 — the first telephone call was made in the mobile operator Kyivstar network;

• 2004 — laws in Ukraine on changes to the Constitution came into force;

• 2011 — the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World announced the closure of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and other projects.

What holiday is celebrated on December 9

On December 9, Ukraine and the world celebrate International Day of Veterinary Medicine, established to honor veterinarians. This holiday is timed to coincide with the birthday of Rudolf Virchow, the founder of modern veterinary science.

Also on December 9, the International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated, which marks the UN Convention against Corruption adopted in 2003. This day calls for collective action against bribery.

Furthermore, December 9 is declared International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, established in connection with the adoption of the International Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide, adopted by the UN on December 9, 1948. This convention was the first document to establish legal responsibility for genocide.