Today, July 7, rich in festive events - both church and national, state and even international. It combines the Christian honor of the Ukrainian saints, the professional holiday of ecologists, as well as the colorful traditions of Ivan Kupala, which are stored in the memory of generations.
What is the holiday today in Ukraine
In Ukraine, July 7 officially celebrates the Day of Nature Reserves. It is a professional holiday for anyone who protects biodiversity, preserves ecosystems and fights for the pure future of the country.
Also, according to the church calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honors all the saints of Ukrainian land - martyrs, righteous, monk and new martyrs, canonized into various historical eras.
On July 7, the folk calendar remains a special day. The old style was celebrated today by Ivan Kupala's holiday - one of the brightest and most popular pagan celebrations. Now in Ukraine it was officially transferred to July 24, but believers who adhere to the Julian calendar continue to celebrate today.
What is the holiday in the world today
There are several symbolic dates in the world on July 7:
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World Chocolate Day is a great opportunity to treat yourself with your favorite sweets.
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Love and peace day is a holiday of harmony and harmony.
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Forgive Day - It's time to let go and clean your heart.
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Swahili Day is the recognition of one of the most common African languages.
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The Japanese Tanabat holiday is a day when they wish and decorate the bamboo branches with colored ribbons.
Birthdays and famous personalities on July 7
Outstanding personalities of world culture were born that day:
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composer Gustav Maler,
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filmmakers George Cyukuk and Vittorio de Sica,
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Fantast writer Robert Heinline,
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drummer The Beatles Ringo Starr,
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Italian singer Toto Kutune.
Among the Ukrainian figures born on July 7, it is worth mentioning:
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Vladimir Naumenko's public figure,
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artists Michael Moroz and Grigory Gavrilenko,
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Patron of Peter Yatsik,
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Max Levin's Photo Recorder.
Folk signs and prohibitions on July 7
Although the official celebration of Ivan Kupala was postponed, folk memory has retained the signs associated with this date:
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Great dew - for a rich harvest of cucumbers;
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Rain on this day - July will be rainy;
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The changing weather in the morning - August will be unstable;
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The nightingale fell silent - wait for the cold.
Today is not recommended:
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harm nature, trash, cut trees;
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borrow money or personal belongings;
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quarreling and swearing can cause troubles.
July 7 is the day when pagan, Christian and modern celebrations are intertwined. This is a good opportunity to remember history, to honor nature, to please sweet chocolate and to simply thank for peace and love in our lives.
