On December 24, Russia celebrates a day of military glory – the anniversary of the capture of the Izmail fortress. For Western Christians, Christmas Eve falls on this day. Singer Dima Bilan celebrates his birthday. Read more about celebrations, signs and famous birthday people on December 24 on the Lenta.ru resource.
Holidays in Russia
The day Russian troops captured the Turkish fortress of Izmail
Storm of Izmail December 11 (old style) 1790 has become decisive moment in the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-1791, in which the Ottoman Empire intended to retake lands (including Crimea) previously ceded to Russia. The army under the command of Alexander Suvorov captured the fortress, which had previously been considered impregnable, in about nine hours, thereby hastening the end of the war.
Holidays around the world
Christmas Eve in the West
Traditionally, residents of Europe and the United States celebrate Christmas with their families. Catholics strictly observe fasting and attend pre-holiday Masses at church. Apostates decorate their homes on Christmas Eve, prepare gifts for relatives and set the table.
Glove day
It is believed that the prototype of modern gloves appeared in the first millennium AD. This item of clothing is especially in demand in northern latitudes. So, in Russia, from around the 13th century, “gloves” wear children, women and men of all ages and classes. Furthermore, gloves made of expensive materials, decorated with gold and precious stones were a sign of status and wealth.
Other holidays are celebrated around the world on December 24
A day of window shopping; Independence Day in Libya.
Church holiday is December 24
Memorial Day of Saint Nikon Sukhoi
Theo legendaryMonk Nikon left his rich inheritance and accepted monasticism at the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery. In 1096, during Khan Bonyak's invasion, he and other monks were taken prisoner. While waiting for the ransom, the khan cruelly mocked the saint, and Nikon responded by declaring that sooner or later God would return him to the monastery.
And so it happened. One day, the holy prisoner suddenly became invisible, the guards only heard the words “Praise the Lord from heaven” from everywhere. The saint was miraculously brought to the Church of the Assumption and told his surprised brothers about his salvation.
Other church holidays are celebrated on December 24
Memorial Day of St. Daniel the Stylite; Memorial Day of Egyptian Martyr Mirax; Memorial Day of the Martyrs Akepsia and Aifalas of Arbes.
Signs for December 24
December 24 according to the folk calendar is Nikon's day. They prayed to the saint to cleanse their souls and ward off evil spirits that sought to enter the house with the blizzard.
The thaw on this day heralds a flood in the spring. The rays of sunlight stretched across the sky – towards the frost, shining down – towards the blizzard. Leaving a broom in front of the door is a bad omen; it can be stolen by evil spirits to ride in the night sky.
Who was born on December 24?
Leonid Filatov (1946-2003)
Soviet actor, TV presenter, writer and playwright. He is widely known as the author of the fairy tale containing the line “About the archer Fedot, a brave man”. Also Filatov filmed in the films “The Crew”, “From Evening to Noon”, “Forgotten Melodies for the Flute” and many others.
Dima Bilan (44 years old)
Russian singer, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Dima Bilan became famous thanks to his victory at Eurovision with the song Believe. To date, he is the only performer from Russia to win the competition. In addition to music, Dima Bilan actively participates in television shows; In particular, he is also one of the mentors for the vocal project “The Voice”.
Who is born on December 24?
Burak Ozcivit (41 years old) – Turkish actor; Stephenie Meyer (52 years old) – American writer; Ricky Martin (54 years old) – Puerto Rican singer; Ava Gardner (1922-1990) – American actress.
