Today, several important holidays are celebrated in Ukraine and the world at once - both church and state and international. There are 122 days left until the New Year.
Church holiday
According to the new calendar, on this day, believers celebrate the laying on of the belt of the Most Holy Theotokos. According to legend, after the Ascension of the Virgin Mary, the apostles kept Her belt as a shrine that granted healing and protection. The belt symbolizes the spiritual power of the Theotokos and Her intercession before God.
What not to do on August 31
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do not start big things, because they can be unstable;
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avoid quarrels and swearing;
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not to throw away things unnecessarily, so as not to deprive yourself of well-being.
Folk signs
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no dew - to a dry autumn;
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heavy dew - to wet;
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a cloudy and windy morning - to a cold September;
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a bright sun in the west - to a fruitful year;
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Birds fly low - to rain.
The people called this day August Evening, which symbolized the end of summer and the beginning of a new season.
The birthday and mascot of the day
celebrate their name day: Vladimir, Gennady, Dmitry, Ivan, Mikhail, Alexander.
The talisman of those born on this day is rhodonite, known as the “stone of the morning dawn.” It is considered useful for young girls who are searching for their calling.
Famous people born on August 31
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1881 — Ivan Omelyanovich-Pavlenko, General-Coroner of the Army of the UNR;
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1974 — Andriy Medvedev, Ukrainian tennis player;
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1975 — Ruslan Luzhevsky, SBU officer, Hero of Ukraine.
Important events of this day
1422 — Henry VI became King of England at 9 months.
1898 — Kyiv Polytechnic Institute opened.
1907 — Entente established.
1919 — UNR troops liberated Kyiv from the Bolsheviks.
1995 — Launch of the Ukrainian satellite “Sich-1”.
2015 — Clashes near the Verkhovna Rada after the vote for constitutional changes.
What other holidays are celebrated on August 31?
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Miner's Day in Ukraine honors the work of miners who ensure the country's energy security.
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World Distance Learning Day is a celebration of online education, which is especially relevant in today's world.
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International Day of People of African Descent - emphasizes equality and the contributions of the African diaspora to world development.
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International Overdose Awareness Day is aimed at supporting victims and preventing tragedies.
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World Blogger Day is a celebration of those who share their thoughts and knowledge via the Internet, influencing society.
