On Tuesday, April 15, Ukrainians celebrate several important dates at once - church, folk, and professional. On this day, the main preparations for Easter continue, and the Orthodox honor the icon of the Vyshgorod Mother of God and Prince Mstislav Volodymyrovych.
For those who follow the Julian calendar, it is the day of remembrance of St. Titus the Wonderworker.
Holy Tuesday: Mercy Instead of Anger
This is the second day of Holy Week, a period of deep spiritual purification. Holy Tuesday recalls the virtues of Joseph the Beautiful, who was betrayed by his brothers, but who managed to forgive. So today is a time to forgive, help, and avoid judgment.
The Church also advises against idle talk, quarrels, and excesses in food. People say: whatever good you do on this day will come back to you twice.
Among the people – Mstislav Bzholar
On April 15, our ancestors traditionally put beehives in the yard, inviting spring and honoring bees as a symbol of hard work and goodness. They said: "Feed a 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 omen.
Professional holiday – wanted
Today in Ukraine, we honor the criminal investigation officers — the people who stand between criminals and society every day. Their work is often invisible, but it is vitally important.
World holidays: Environmental Knowledge Day and Titanic Day
On April 15, the world celebrates World Environmental Awareness Day. They also remember the tragic story of the Titanic, the day McDonald's was founded, Anime Day, and the fight against type 1 diabetes.
Who has Angel Day?
Today's name days are celebrated by Anastasia, Andriy, Viktor, Leonid, Lukyan, Oleksandr, Trokhym, Fedir. According to the old style, Ivan, Serhiy, Yefim, Maria, and Makar.
What not to do
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to harm animals, especially bees;
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to quarrel, to show anger and indifference;
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to organize loud celebrations;
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abuse alcohol;
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to play a wedding or start big things.
Folk omens
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if swallows have flown in, the frosts will never return;
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a clear sunset means the night will be cold;
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full-flowing rivers - to the harvest;
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many bees - for warmth.
