On Tuesday, April 15, Ukrainians celebrate several important dates - church, folk and professional. On this day, the main preparations for Easter are ongoing, and the Orthodox honor the icon of the Vyshgorod Our Lady and Prince Mstislav Vladimirovich.
For those who adhere to the Julian calendar, the Memorial Titus of the Wonderworker.
Great Tuesday: Mercy instead of anger
This day is the second in Holy Week, a period of deep spiritual purification. The great Tuesday reminds of the virtues of Joseph the Beautiful, whom the brothers were betrayed, but who was able to forgive. So today is time to apologize, help and avoid condemnation.
The church also advises to abandon vanity, quarrels and excesses in food. People say: everything that you do good this day will return twice.
In the people - Mstislav Beekeeper
On April 15, our ancestors traditionally exhibited the hives in the yard, calling for spring and honoring bees as a symbol of diligence and goodness. They said, "Cover the bee - God will send a good year." Therefore, a spoonful of honey on an empty stomach today is not just a habit, but a good sign.
Professional holiday - in the criminal investigation
In Ukraine today they honor criminal investigation workers - people who stand every day between criminals and society. Their work is often not visible, but it is vital.
Holy World: Ecological Knowledge Day and Titanic Day
April 15 is celebrated in the world World Environmental Awareness Day. And they also mention the tragic history of Titanic, the day of the foundation of McDonald's, the day of anime and the fight against type 1 diabetes.
Who has an angel day
Birthdays are celebrated today by Anastasia, Andrew, Victor, Leonid, Lukian, Alexander, Trochim, Fedor. Old style - Ivan, Sergei, Yukhim, Maria and Makar.
What can't be done
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to hurt animals, especially bees;
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quarrel, show anger and indifference;
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arrange loud celebrations;
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abuse alcohol;
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Playing a wedding or starting big things.
Folk signs
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If swallows have arrived - frosts will no longer return;
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Clear sunset - night will be cold;
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full -flowed rivers - to the crop;
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Many bees are warm.
