On January 18, the entire Orthodox world is preparing for one of the main Christian holidays, Epiphany. This day is called Epiphany Christmas Eve or the Great Last Evening of the Lord. The name “Christmas Eve” comes from the main Christian dish eaten on the day of Christmas Eve - sochiva.

Intra is the patron god of snakes, wells, life-giving springs, menacing clouds, and warrior-defenders of the native land. The ancient Slavs considered Intra a faithful assistant to the great Perun himself, his associate and right hand. He was the son of the Mother of God Zemun and the Night Sky (Dyja). The Day of Worship of God falls on January 18th.

On January 18, 1963, the heads of central television broadcasting created the Main Editorial Board of Programs for Children. It is not surprising that this significant date is still considered the birthday of children's television in Russia. As is known, not only to specialists, but also to ordinary parents, children’s television programs really play an important role in the development and upbringing of children.

January 18, 1943 became a special date in the history of the USSR. On this day, Soviet troops broke the blockade of Leningrad. Although the city actually remained under siege for almost another year, this event changed the situation on the Leningrad front and tipped the scales in favor of our troops.

The Air Force Main Command was founded back in 1915 by decree of Grand Duke Nikolai Romanov. Even then it was obvious that weapons, devices for waging war, and aircraft would be actively developed. People actively mastered gliders and airships, which began to be built at the end of the 19th century. It became obvious that aircraft would contribute not only to civilian needs, but also to military operations.

Modeling a snow woman is a traditional Russian pastime. Our ancestors believed that winter natural phenomena were controlled by female spirits. To appease blizzards and blizzards, snow women were sculpted. The tradition continues today. On the streets of Russian cities and villages, with the arrival of winter, three round little men with twigs instead of arms and a carrot nose appear.

The anticipation of the celebration gives no less pleasant emotions than the holiday itself. An anniversary, wedding or housewarming goes by very quickly, because it lasts one or two days. Preparation for these special events takes quite a lot of time. The anticipation of future fun is associated with easy troubles and pleasant worries.

This date, according to Orthodox holidays, was considered the eve of the Epiphany, when Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River. According to tradition, people fasted and did not eat anything during the day, and when the first star lit up, they sat down at the table. Epiphany Christmas Eve was considered a time of festivities for evil spirits. To prevent them from leaking into the house, housewives marked the doorposts and windows with chalk with a cross. If a person forgot to perform such a ritual, misfortune awaited him.

How to return those things that, at first glance, are lost forever? Previously, there was one interesting tradition. In order to return any value, you need to “light the beacon” on a certain date and believe on that day. This must be done on January 18th.

Night of Raghaib among Muslims (Laylat al-Raghaib)

Orthodox holidays January 18:

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Theopemtos, Bishop of Nicomedia, and the Martyr Theon

Memorial Day of Venerable Synclitia of Alexandria

Memorial Day of Venerable Apollinaria

Memorial Day of St. Gregory of Akrita