November 2: What holiday is today, traditions and prohibitions.

Globally, November 2 is marked by the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and the World Anteater Day. Believers honor the memory of the holy martyrs Achindin, Pegasios, Aphonias, Elpidiphor, and Anempodist.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

This day was established in 1997 by UNESCO to emphasize the importance of protecting journalists and to honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty. It has become a symbol for all who strive to ensure the safety and freedom of journalists worldwide. Journalists often become targets due to their work, and this day serves as a reminder of the need to protect their rights and freedoms.

World Anteater Day

This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of anteaters in ecosystems and drawing attention to their conservation. They play a crucial role in nature, particularly in seed dispersal, soil improvement, and controlling populations of other insects. These are warm-blooded herbivorous mammals that inhabit the tropical forests of Central and South America. They have long eyelashes, which they use to forage for food, particularly ants and termites.

What church holiday is on November 2

November 2 marks the church commemoration of the holy martyrs Achindin, Pegasios, Aphonias, Elpidiphor, and Anempodist. Achindin is one of the most renowned martyrs who, despite severe tortures, remained faithful to his beliefs. Pegasios was a comrade of Achindin and did not renounce Christ even after trials. Aphonias and other martyrs also suffered due to their beliefs. Elpidiphor symbolized faith and hope even in the hardest times, and Anempodist was a priest who suffered a martyr's death for his faith.

What not to do today

• Do not quarrel and consume alcohol.
• Avoid meeting with your enemies.
• It is forbidden to travel long distances.

Folk signs and traditions

• If there's off-road on the roads, warm weather will last till December.
• If clouds float against the wind, expect snowfall.
• If you hear the bullfinches calling, frost is approaching fast.
• If the sky is overcast, expect a thaw.

Memorable dates

• 1833 – Foundation of Kyiv University.
• 1848 – Polish uprising in Lviv after being shelled by Austrian artillery.
• 1914 – Declaration of war against the Ottoman Empire by the French Republic, Great Britain, and the Russian Empire.
• 1921 – Battle at Semenivka between the raid Podolian Group of the UPR Army and Bolshevik troops.
• 1938 – Hungarian Kingdom's capture of the southern parts of Slovakia and Carpathian Ukraine.
• 2000 – Discovery of journalist Georgiy Gongadze's body in the forest near Tarashcha.
• 2015 – Presentation of the Semantic Scholar project, an AI-based scientific tool.

Name days

Today Constantine celebrates name days.