Today is Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Day 359 of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 7 days left until the end of the year.
Sunrise: 09:27. Astronomical noon: 13:09. Sunset: 16:52. Day length: 07:25. Night length: 16:35.
According to the church calendar, the following people celebrate their name day on December 24:
Vikenty, Daniil, Emelyan, Ivan, Leonty, Nikolay, Peter, Terenty.
What holidays are celebrated on December 24
General:
It's time! On December 24, you can and should celebrate Christmas Tree Decorating Day. Another "winter" holiday is Mitten Day.
In the run-up to the holidays, people also celebrate Window Shopping Day and World Optimism Day.
Church:
In the church calendar, December 24 of this year is the 27th Week after Pentecost.
Orthodox Christians remember the Venerable Daniel Stylites, the Martyrs Akepsius and Aithalas, the Martyr Mirax, the Venerable Luke Stylites, the Venerable Nikon Sukhoi of the Caves, the Hieromartyr Theophanes, Bishop of Solikamsk, and with him two Hieromartyrs and five Martyrs, the Hieromartyr Nicholas the Presbyter, and the Hieromartyr John the Presbyter.
This day in history
In 1777, Captain James Cook and his ships Resolution and Discovery discovered an island, which Cook named Christmas Island on January 2.
In 1801, the English mechanical designer Richard Trevithick demonstrated the first steam car.
In 1906, Canadian Fessenden made the first musical radio broadcast in history (Handel's aria and Minuit Chrétiens performed by himself on the violin).
In 1991, the Russian Federation replaced the USSR in the UN.
Which celebrities were born on this day?
In 1798, the Polish poet, political publicist, and activist of the Polish national movement Adam Mickiewicz was born, who had a great influence on the development of Polish, Lithuanian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian literature in the 19th century.
In 1818, the English physicist James Prescott Joule, one of the founders of thermodynamics, was born.
In 1888, American film director Michael Curtiz was born, who directed more than 160 films, including Casablanca and Mildred Pierce.
In 1901, the Russian Soviet writer, critic, literary theorist, public figure Alexander Fadeev, author of the novel "Young Guard", was born.
In 1906, the English writer James Hadley Chase, author of detective novels, was born.
In 1922, American actress and singer Ava Gardner, a Hollywood star of the 1940s and 1950s, was born.
In 1945, British bass guitarist and singer Lemmy, leader of the rock band Motörhead, was born.
In 1946, Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, film director, poet, playwright, publicist, TV presenter Leonid Filatov was born, who starred in the films "City of First Love", "Crew", "Rooks", "From the Life of the Chief of Criminal Investigation", "Success", "Chicherin" and others.
1971: Puerto Rican singer, musician, actor Ricky Martin, whose song "Livin' la Vida Loca" is one of the best-selling singles of all time, was born.
In 1973, American writer Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series of novels, was born.
In 1981, Russian singer Dima Bilan was born, the first Russian performer to win Eurovision (2008).
In 1997, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was born, who became the first Indian athlete to ever win the World Under-20 Athletics title.
Folk omens
December 23 is popularly known as Nikon's Day.
If there are reflections on both sides of the sun, then frosts are coming. The same thing should be expected if several squirrels climb into one hollow.
The sun's rays extend upwards - to cold, downwards - to a blizzard.
If in the evening crows rush from place to place and cannot find a place to sleep, then you should expect a snowstorm.
If the pots are boiling over the brim, it will be cloudy.
Lunar calendar
In the lunar calendar, December 24 of the year is the 24th lunar day. On this date, the night light will be in the waning moon phase and in the zodiac sign Libra.
The Earth's satellite will rise at 01:42 and set at 12:31.
This Tuesday is a neutral and relatively calm day. When communicating with others, try to avoid pressure and conflicts. It is better not to start new things, but to focus on current tasks. This day is suitable for conception, health care and disease prevention.
