On December 17, we celebrate St. Prophet Daniel - one of the four great biblical prophets from the Old Testament (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel), and together with him on this date his companions, the St. Three Young Men - Ananias, Azariah and Mishael, are also honored.
The name Daniel means God is my judge.
Name days are celebrated by Danail, Daniel, Daniela, Anani, Danaila, Dani, Dana, Danko.
On this day, women knead small cakes for the health of the children. It is believed that the ritual will protect children from boiling water and fire, similar to the story of the prophet thrown into the furnace, who was preserved by God unharmed.