December 7: World Ukrainian Handkerchief Day, International Civil Aviation Day

Today, on December 7, is the World Day of the of the Ukrainian Headscarf. The event was launched in 2019 at the initiative of of Ukrainian diasporas, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Spain, UNN reports .

In Ukraine, the headscarf has long been considered a talisman and a symbol of freedom and love.

The purpose of the event is to popularize the Ukrainian headscarf in the world. On this day, workshops and competitions are held to showcase the ability to tie a headscarf. After all there are several dozen tying techniques in Ukraine alone.  

In 1944, in Chicago, representatives of 52 countries signed the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago in 1944. 50 years later, the idea to celebrate the idea to celebrate International Civil Aviation Day on this very day. And two years later, in 1996, this event was officially established at the UN level.

The first ever commercial passenger flight took place in 1914. took place in 1914. It was organized in Florida by businessman Percival Fenzler. Passengers were transported on a seaplane designed by Glenn Curtiss.

However, only one passenger could be accommodated on board this plane. only one passenger. Fenzler even organized an airline that carried 1,200 passengers in the four months of its existence. of its existence, transported 1200 passengers on the St. Petersburg-Tampa flight.

The ticket cost $10.

At the moment, civil aviation aircraft carry about 4 billion passengers annually carry about 4 billion passengers annually. This industry provides 65.5 million jobs and 3.6% of global economic activity.

In Ukraine, the Day of Local Self-Government has been celebrated since 2000. of Local Self-Government has been celebrated in Ukraine since 2000. It was on this day that the Law on Local Self-Government was adopted in 1990.

In 1997, Ukraine joined the European Charter of of Local Self-Government.

This year, on December 7, Jews begin Hanukkah, which will last until December 15.

Hanukkah dates back to the 2nd century BC to commemorate the the liberation and cleansing of the Temple after the victory of the Hashmoneans (Maccabees) in the revolt against King Antiochus IV. When the majority of Jews betrayed their faith, a small group of of devoted people saved the Temple and brought their brothers back to G-d, to the faith of their forefathers.

There is a special custom of lighting candles in the Hanukkah (lamp) during all eight days according to the accepted order and method of of lighting and the place of installation of the lamp.

According to the Church Orthodox calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of of St. Ambrose.

The man lived in the 4th century, was wealthy, and was engaged in political activity. But at the same time, he was a devout Christian.

He was ordained a bishop. Because of his faith in the Lord, he was given the gift of of healing and miracles.

Anton, Mykhailo, and Pavlo celebrate their name days on December 7.