International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Currently, the Strategic Missile Forces are a separate branch of the military, which represents the ground part of Russia's nuclear forces. It consists of three armies and twelve divisions. Rocket armies are deployed throughout the country in such a way as to respond to an enemy strike anywhere in the world at any time.

People often dream after waking up in the morning, filling the day with a host of delightful illusions and expectations. Indeed, a positive inner attitude sets the tone for future events, directing them in a positive direction. On December 17, the Festival of Morning Illusions is celebrated, which gives the opportunity to make the most unrealizable dreams and fantasies come true.

December 17th marks the Feast of Heels - the day when men who are under the heel of their faithful ones are allowed everything. You can be under the yoke of the main woman in your life not only in adulthood. Real henpecked men grow up from mama's boys who sacredly honor the covenants and fulfill any demands of the parent.

In 1796, on December 17, Emperor of Russia Paul I issued a decree on the formation of a special military unit, which was supposed to deliver state mail of extreme importance. The task of the couriers was not only to deliver the most important documents throughout Russia and abroad, but also to carry out special assignments from the emperor himself. Such assignments included various types of tasks: guarding important persons for their safety, delivering money or jewelry, as well as escorting especially dangerous criminals.

December 17 is Belarusian Cinema Day. The holiday was established by the president of the country in 1994. The date for the solemn day was not chosen by chance - in December 1924 the Belarusfilm studio was opened. Over the years of its existence, the production association has produced more than 500 feature films and 100 animated films.

Third Sunday of Advent for Catholics

Energy Engineer Day in Kazakhstan

Revolution and Youth Day of Tunisia

Among the people, Varvara was considered a protector from unexpected death, so they prayed to her for a long life. Saint Barbara was more revered by women, especially pregnant women. They asked Varvara for health for themselves and their children. Traditionally, there were severe frosts on Varvarin Day. Observing the creeping smoke from the stove, they waited for warming, and the rising smoke foreshadowed severe weather for several days.

Day of the State Executive Service of Ukraine Employee

Orthodox holidays on December 17:

Memorial Day of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara

Memorial Day of St. John of Damascus

Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Juliana of Iliopolis

Memorial Day of St. Gennady of Novgorod