Church holiday
Today, Orthodox Christians honor the memory of Archbishop Cyril of Jerusalem. It is customary for believers to pray for health and healing from illnesses. In the folk calendar, this day is known as Cyril's Day, when peasants began spring work and nature awakened after winter.
Holidays in Ukraine
Previously, March 18 was celebrated in Ukraine as Tax and Customs Service Workers' Day, but since 2020 it has been divided into two separate dates: Tax Officer's Day (July 2) and Customs Officer's Day (June 25).
Among the prominent Ukrainians born on this day:
- Marko Voronyi – poet, translator, literary critic
- Fedor Muravchenko – aircraft designer
- Vasyl Chaplenko – writer
- Yuriy Vynnychuk – writer, journalist
- Vasyl Ivanchuk – Ukrainian chess player and grandmaster
International holidays March 18
- World Recycling Day is a holiday dedicated to environmental responsibility, waste sorting, and the reuse of materials.
- Social Work Day is a reminder of the importance of social support and charitable activities.
- Aphrodite's Day is a holiday associated with ancient Greek culture and mythology.
- Awkward Moments Day is a fun holiday when people remember and share stories about awkward situations in their lives.
- Forgive Your Parents Day is a reminder of the importance of family ties and mutual forgiveness.
Among the famous world figures born on this day:
- Rudolf Diesel – inventor of the diesel engine
- Grover Cleveland – 22nd President of the United States
- Stéphane Mallarmé – French poet
- Luc Besson is a famous film director
Folk omens and prohibitions on March 18
Our ancestors believed that on March 18, one should not cut down trees, trample grass, or harm nature - this could bring misfortune. Also, one should not consume meat and dairy products on this day, since Lent is in progress.
Weather changes were associated with folk signs:
- If the starlings don't arrive that day, the frosts will last for a long time.
- If ducks dive into the water, it will soon get warmer.
- The first flies and mosquitoes - to a rich harvest of berries and mushrooms.
- If the birches have turned green, then spring will be early and warm.
Angel Day March 18
Danylo, Dmytro, Kirill, Trofim, and Natalia celebrate their name day on this day.
If we follow the old calendar, today we also celebrate Adrian, George, David, Yegor, Ivan, Konstantin, Luke, Mark, Nicholas, Theodore, and John.
March 18 is a day rich in events and traditions. Believers honor Saint Cyril, environmentalists celebrate World Recycling Day, and the public watches for signs that herald spring weather. Birthdays are celebrated, and many prominent figures have been born on this day in history.
