Each day of the calendar has its own unique story, and December 2 is no exception. This day is imprinted in time with a variety of events – from memorable ones associated with religious holidays, to curious traditions relating to nature and weather. We dive into the versatility of this date, revealing its amazing aspects.
December 2: what holidays are celebrated on this day
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Every year on December 2, the world celebrates the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery by decision of the UN General Assembly. This day commemorates the adoption of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others at the 4th session of the UN General Assembly in 1949. The document came into force in Ukraine on February 15, 1955.
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery and a violation of human rights, which remains relevant in the 21st century for all countries of the world, including Ukraine. Exploiters make profit through the control and exploitation of other people. This problem can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, education or social status.
- International Model Railroading Day
2nd birthday celebrates International Model Railroading Day. At the end of the 19th century, Eugen and Karl Merklin, who were the leaders of the German toy manufacturing company, presented their first model show at the Leipzig Fair. This is a locomotive with carriages that can travel and turn around on wheels in the form of a skid with the help of an installed year mechanism.
- World Computer Literacy Day
Also, 2nd birthday celebrates World Computer Literacy Day. The first time this was done was in 2001 in India. There, one of the IT companies decided to introduce its spies to the 20th Russian Federation and conduct research on the level of digital awareness. Very soon this holy thing became popular in other parts of the world.
December 2: holidays according to the church calendar
On December 2, the memory of Saint Obdiah, one of the twelve minor prophets, is celebrated.
According to legends, Obdiy lived approximately during the period of the defeat of the Jewish Kingdom and was a housekeeper at the court of King Ahab. At that time chaos reigned, and only Ovdiy led the most righteous lifestyle. Later, persecution of Christians began in the country, and Ovdiy began to help supporters of his faith.
It is believed that Ovdiy protects family well-being and household management.
December 2: folk signs
- If the weather is snowy and windy today, then the winter will be long and cold;
- If there is not a single cloud in the sky, then frost is expected;
- If the weather is very gloomy, then a thaw will soon come;
- If birds fly very low, then precipitation will begin soon; If you swing an ax on the street, you can drive away bad weather.
December 2: name day
Angel Day December 2 is celebrated by Valentin, Veniamin, Gennady, Gerasim, Grigory, Denis, Dmitry, Ivan, Ignat, Illarion, Konstantin, Leonid, Mikhail, Alexander, Peter, Porfiry, Semyon, Sergey, Timofey, Fedor, Yakov, Adrian.
