Their brutal martyrdom is regarded as one of the largest massacres of Christians during that era.
What is prohibited on December 28:
On this day, eavesdropping or lying is forbidden.
Consumption of alcohol is not allowed.
Do not close the door on carolers.
Several traditional signs are associated with December 28:
If a cat sleeps all day, it is believed that warm weather will follow.
If the day is cloudy, it indicates that the summer will be rainy and cold.
If sparrows sing cheerfully, expect a warming trend soon.
If a dog lies in the snow, a snowstorm is anticipated.
Hoarfrost on trees and calm weather signal a fruitful year ahead.
Additionally, it is traditionally believed that if the whole family works diligently on this day, happiness will prevail throughout the year.
Weather forecast for December 28:
Kiev: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature 0°C, nighttime temperature around -2°C.
Lviv: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature -1°C, nighttime - -6°C.
Kharkiv: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature +1°C, nighttime will be around -1°C.
Odessa: cloudy, no precipitation. Daytime temperature around +2°C, nighttime temperature -1°C.