The first day of summer is traditionally perceived as the beginning of the warmest and most beloved season. Today is full of celebrations - both international and folk, professional and church.
What is celebrated today in the world
June 1 - International Children's Day. It is one of the most famous dates of the calendar, symbolizing the care of the baby, her rights, freedom and well -being. It is from this date that summer holidays begin - the reason why the holiday is so loved by children.
In addition, June 1 is celebrated:
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International Parents Day - to honor the role of family in education;
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World Milk Day;
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Barson -leaf day;
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Neighboring Day.
Different countries also note:
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St. Nina's Day in Georgia,
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Sea Day in Mexico,
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Shavuot is one of the most important Jewish holidays in Israel.
Also on this day were such world stars as Marilyn Monroe, Morgan Frmen, architect Norman Foster, physicist Sadi Carno, musician Alanis Morissett and Grasmaster Nigel Short.
What is the church holiday today
According to the newlyan calendar, the Orthodox Church honors St. Justin of the Philosopher and the Reverend Agapit Pechersky, who is considered a healer in the people. Prayers for him, according to tradition, help with illness.
June 1 June 1 is the day of Memorial of St. John Gotfsky.
What is the holiday today in Ukraine
Despite the Presidential Decree to postpone the Children's Day on November 20, many Ukrainians are still honored on June 1 as a baby day. In addition, Ukraine has professional holidays today:
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Local Industry Workers Day;
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Water Management Day.
Also June 1 is Cherkasy and Simferopol.
Historically, the famous figures of Ukrainian history are connected with this day: Prince Mstislav the Great, the economist and politician of the UNR Boris Martos, artist Sergey Ryabchenko, bishop of the UGCC Vasyl Velichkovsky.
What our ancestors celebrated
In the folk tradition, June 1 is the day of summer meeting. People baked bread from new grain, harvested healing herbs, grazed cattle, and girls - wore wreaths of field flowers. It was considered happy to eat the first berries or treat them a baby.
That cannot be done on June 1
This day is not recommended:
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swear or quarrel;
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abuse alcohol;
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to make a fence - according to popular beliefs, it can lead to quarrels in the family;
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avenge or wish someone evil.
Folk signs on June 1:
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Thunder during the rain - before June.
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Rainbow after the rain - the bad weather will soon end.
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North wind - to a generous harvest.
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Crows dig in the ground - it will rain.
