Venus to shine first on Christmas Eve: When and where to see it
The first star on Christmas Eve will be Venus (photo: freepik.com)
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, residents of Ukraine and the whole world will be able to see one of the brightest planets - Venus. It will shine in the west immediately after sunset and will be the first to appear in the sky that evening. And this is the moment all Christians are waiting for.
When first star will appear on December 24
On December 24, Venus, a planet often called the "evening star" due to its brightness, will appear in the sky. It will be visible immediately after sunset and will become the most prominent object in the sky.
Venus will appear on the western horizon and gradually rise higher. It can be seen without special devices, and all you need to do is look up to the west after sunset, which will happen around 16:00-16:30 Kyiv time.
First star and Christmas Eve
Venus, which appears on Christmas Eve, has deep symbolic significance in Christian traditions. It is often considered a symbol of light coming into the darkness.
On the evening before Christmas, the star Venus can serve as a reminder of hope and the coming of the Savior. In many cultures, it is associated with divine light and is seen as a sign of joy and a new beginning.
The first star in the sky is one of the main traditions on Christmas Eve. It is awaited on December 24 to gather the family at the festive table. This star symbolizes the end of the Christmas fast and the birth of Jesus Christ.
It is no coincidence that people say that the real holiday and Christmas begin with this first star. And until the first star appears, one cannot eat or sit at the festive table.
