What holiday is celebrated on January 12 in Ukraine: everything about this day

January 12, 2025 is a date of particular significance in history and culture. This day marks both religious holidays and important events that changed the course of history.

In particular, according to the new church calendar, today is Tatiana's Day, which honors the memory of the Holy Martyr Tatiana of Rome. The image of the saint is a symbol of courage, loyalty and devotion to one's ideals. Therefore, on this day, it is worth remembering spiritual values and turning to higher powers for help and blessings.

Holidays on January 12

• On January 12, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Ukrainian Political Prisoner. This day is dedicated to all Ukrainians who have suffered from political repression.
• Day of kissing redheads: This is not an official holiday, but it is quite popular in some countries. It is a kind of expression of respect and sympathy for people with red hair.
• Hard Work Day: This day is usually not celebrated officially, but is often used as an excuse for jokes and memes:

Historical events on January 12

• 2024: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Kyiv and signs a bilateral security agreement with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• 2010: A powerful earthquake shakes Haiti, killing hundreds of thousands of people.
• 1998: 19 EU countries signed a protocol banning human cloning.
• 1990: Romania became the first Eastern European country to ban the Communist Party.
• 1981: The popular TV series Dynasty premiered.
• 1965: The mayor of Toronto proclaimed January 22 as Ukrainian Independence Day.
• 1950: The USSR reintroduced the death penalty.
• 1939: The first taxis started running in Poltava.
• 1910: The youngest couple in history was born in China.

Which famous people were born on January 12

Jack London (1876-1916): American writer known for his adventure novels and short stories. His works often reflect the harsh reality of life and the struggle between man and nature. His most famous works: "The White Fang, The Sea Wolf, and The Challenge.

Hnat Khotkevych (1878-1937): Ukrainian writer, bandura player, composer, and public figure. He made a significant contribution to the development of Ukrainian culture, in particular, by creating many folk songs and instrumental pieces.

Maria Prymachenko (1909-1997): Ukrainian folk artist, representative of "naive art". Her works are characterized by bright colors, fantastic images and symbolism.

Mykola Mashchenko (1929-2017): Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, writer. His films, such as Poem about the Sea and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, are classics of Ukrainian cinema.

Raymond Pauls (1936): Latvian composer, author of many popular songs. His music became a hallmark of Soviet pop music.

Haruki Murakami (1949): Popular Japanese writer and translator. His novels are marked by philosophical reflections, elements of magical realism and vivid characters.

January 12 remains a special day that combines traditions, memory and modernity, inspiring people to new achievements and preservation of historical heritage.

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