National Deborah Day 2023: Date, History and Quick Facts about Deborahs

National Deborah Day 2023: On December 18, people commemorate National Deborah Day. Deborah is an ancient Israelite given name for women. Between the 1950s and the 1970s, it saw a sharp increase in popularity in the United States thanks to the widespread use of the name by actresses like Deborah Kerr and Debbie Reynolds. In the 1990s, it was the twenty-fifth most popular name for women in the United States. It is occasionally used as a biblical surname. Deborah is still relevant after decades; over 1.2 million Americans today bear this name.

The National Deborah Day History

A prophetess named Deborah appears in the Old Testament book of “Judges.” Her name, D’Vorah (meaning “bee”), is derived from Hebrew. She lived from 1107 to 1067 B.C. She could be considered one of the first feminist icons of her era because she was one of the few female judges in Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible.

Deborah was motivated to live a virtuous life and defend Israel from harm by her visions of God. The tribes of Israel were inspired to fight against the Canaanites who were oppressing them by her prophecies and judgments. The Bible’s final mention of Deborah says that after her deeds, Israel enjoyed forty years of peace.

Born in the United States on July 1, 1945, Debbie Harry is one of the two original members of the punk band “Blondie.” Her name is Angela Tremble. When she was three months old, Catherine and Richard Harry adopted her and raised her in New Jersey. Harry moved to New York in the late 1960s after leaving college, where he worked as a “Playboy Bunny” and sang with the band “Wind in the Willows.” She met Chris Stein, a guitarist who eventually joined the group when she was singing with the female trio Stilettos. The two started their band in 1974, and their first album, “Blondie,” was released in 1976. Following the release of their sixth studio album, the group broke up in 1982. However, they got back together in 1997 and are still performing today.

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Things to do on this day

Turn on the sanctuary lamp.

Deborah kept tabernacle lamps as a hobby. It is appropriate to light one in honor of National Deborah Day.

Go through Deborah’s Song.

“Song of Deborah” is a hymn of victory. It records one of Deborah’s greatest triumphs—the Israelite tribes’ victory over the Canaanites.

Purchase some honey.

The patron saint of bees is Deborah. Obtain some natural honey for yourself. Spread it over pancakes or toast, or stir it into your preferred hot beverage.

Quick Facts Regarding Deborah

The Queen

The patron saint of bees and beekeepers is the queen bee Deborah.

How to become a pop star

Debbie Harry began singing in a church choir as a young child, just like many other pop stars.

A coin flip

Talent agents from Warner Bros. and MGM scouted actress Debbie Reynolds. Both companies had to flip a coin to decide where to sign her, and Warner Bros. won.

Miss Kerr’s melting

Deborah Kerr, who became known as the “melting Miss Kerr,” shed 12 pounds while filming “The King and I,” as a result of her constant dancing under intensely bright lights.

A naturally occurring blonde

Actress Deborah Ann Woll of “Daredevil,” who frequently portrays redhead characters, defies convention by being a natural blonde who dyes her hair for her roles.

The reasons we adore National Deborah Day

It has a royal tone.

Deborah has an air of royalty and nobility. The name is noble.

It stands for bravery.

Deborah inspired the Israelites to overthrow their oppressive Canaanites. It’s a name that connotes bravery and selflessness.

There are numerous variations of the name.

Deborah goes by Debbie, Deb, Debbo, and Debra, which are probably the most common nicknames and variations there are.

NATIONAL DEBORAH DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	December 18	Monday
2024	December 18	Wednesday
2025	December 18	Thursday
2026	December 18	Friday
2027	December 18	Saturday