In an article dedicated to December 5, we will look at several interesting aspects of this date according to the new calendar. Let’s find out what holiday is celebrated on this day, what traditions and signs accompany its celebration. We dive into the world of cultural and traditional features of December 5th to reveal its significance and interesting aspects.
December 5: what church holiday according to the new calendar
In 2023, Ukraine switched to the New Julian calendar. This means that now the celebration of all church holidays has moved two weeks earlier. So, if we previously celebrated St. Sava’s day on December 18, then from this year the date has shifted to December 5.
This day is dedicated to the memory of St. Savva the Sanctified, father of St. Nicholas.
Born in 439, Sava came from Cappadocia. Already in childhood he became acquainted with Christianity and decided to go to live in the monastery of St. Flavian at the age of 8 years. At the age of 17, he was tonsured a monk, and at the same time acquired the gift of a miracle worker.
For a long time, Savva wandered as a hermit. One day a spacious cave opened up to him, where he decided to settle. His fame became so great that soon a community formed near the cave, began to build a monastery and named it in honor of St. Savva the Sanctified.
Celebrating Savva’s Day is considered one of the joyful Ukrainian holidays. In families where there is a man with this name, rituals are traditionally held in honor of the birthday person.
December 5: what holiday is today in Ukraine and the world
On December 5, Ukraine celebrates Statistics Workers’ Day, dedicated to those who work to ensure that the country’s statistics meet international standards. The collection of statistical data is considered an important element in the development of any state and has been present since the formation of the first states.
December 5th also marks International Ninja Day, an unofficial holiday dedicated to the world premiere of the film “The Last Samurai.” This day is intended to draw attention to the martial art of ancient Japanese masters.
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, established by the United Nations in 1985, is celebrated annually on December 5th. The holiday is aimed at encouraging voluntary work in various fields. In Ukraine, volunteering became widespread after the Revolution of Dignity in 2014.
December 5 is also World Soil Day, established by the United Nations in 2013. The day aims to raise public awareness of the importance of soil to food security and ecosystem functioning. The idea of creating a holiday was proposed by the International Union of Soil Science in 2002.
December 5: signs
- If the loose snow began to melt and gaps appeared on the surface, warming was expected in the coming days.
- A crackling sound in the oven is a harbinger of severe frost.
- If you propose on this day, the marriage will be happy.
- Smoke from the chimney spreads downwards – a sign of bad weather.
December 5: birthday people
Sergey, Ilya, Zakhary, Gennady, Savva.
December 5: what zodiac sign
December 5 is under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, which extends from November 23 to December 21. People born during this period are considered Sagittarius according to astrology. Sagittarius characteristics include positivity, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.