The last Monday of summer brings Ukrainians not only coolness and the first signs of autumn, but also a reminder of important dates. Although there is no official public holiday on this day, August 25 is associated with a number of historical, cultural, and spiritual events.
Prominent Ukrainians were born on this day - writer Pavlo Zagrebelny, photographer Borys Mykhaylov, literary critic Mykola Zhulynsky, and Hero of the Heavenly Hundred Yuriy Verbytsky. In the world, August 25 is associated with such names as legendary actor Sean Connery, model Claudia Schiffer, writer Frederick Forsyth, actress Blake Lively, and conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Orthodox believers today honor the holy bishop Titus of Crete, who is called a miracle worker. He is addressed with prayers for reconciliation in the family and peace in the home. In the old church calendar, the date was dedicated to saints Photius, Anicita, and Alexander of Koman.
Holidays in the world
August 25th has its own interesting facts in the international calendar. It is the Day of the Reconciliation Kiss, a symbolic occasion to settle conflicts and let go of resentments. The IT world also celebrates Linux Day, because it was on this day in 1991 that the development of one of the most famous operating systems was completed.
Folk signs and traditions
In Ukrainian life, August 25 has long been known as Tyt Gribnyk. Peasants would go to the forest to pick mushrooms, believing that they were especially tasty on this day. Another name for the date is Tyt Listopadnyk, because the leaves, from which the owners made compost, began to turn yellow and fall.
According to folk signs, cool and rainy weather on this day promises a short Indian summer, and heat - a good grain harvest. If the maples have started to shed their leaves - autumn will come early. A thunderstorm portends a cool end to August.
Bans of the day
Our ancestors considered August 25 to be unlucky for repairs, construction, or mending things. It was also not a good idea to provoke quarrels, bring up old grievances, or reveal other people's secrets—this could lead to long-term enmity.
