Today is of particular importance to the believers, because Orthodox Christians celebrate the Ascension of the Lord - one of the most important holidays of the church calendar. It was on this day that, according to the Gospel, Jesus Christ ascended to heaven after forty days of stay on earth after the Resurrection.
Also on May 29, they honor the Holy Theodor of the consecrated - an ascetic and a miracle worker, known for his adamant faith.
Celebrating in the world
On the international level, May 29 marks:
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UN peacekeepers day - in memory of all who participated in peacekeeping operations,
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Everest World Day - in memory of the first climb to the highest mountain of the world in 1953.
Also today:
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in Germany - Father's Day,
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in Japan - Kimono Day,
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In Dominican - Mother's Day,
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in Sweden - Veterans Day,
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in the US - Biscuit Day and Visconsin Day,
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In Argentina - the Day of Land Forces.
What Ukrainians celebrate
Although there are no professional holidays in Ukraine today, May 29 is the birthday of prominent Ukrainians:
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artist Konstantin Kryzhytsky,
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poet Peter Karmansky,
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Physics Cyril Sinelnikov,
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journalists Anna Hommoyn,
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Attitude and Olympic champion Natalia Dobrynska.
Folk traditions and omens
People have always been special in people. The peasants completed the sowing of rye and barley, went to church and holy water. She was sprinkled with cattle, apiary and gardens for a good harvest. The beekeepers considered this day favorable to work near the hives.
What not to do:
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go on a long way,
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to start important things,
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quarrel or do needlework - because they will "hurt hands".
Weather signs:
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bright sun - June will be warm,
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The spider between the trees - soon warms up,
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Rainbow after the rain - to dry days,
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The rowan blossomed - wait for the heat.
Who celebrates Angel Day
According to the modern calendar, on May 29, the birthday is celebrated:
Andrew, Bogdan, Ivan, Konstantin, Luke, Alexander, Mary, Faina.
According to the old style - Arkady, George, Yegor, Laurentius, Nicholas, Alexander, Petro, Fedor.
This day is a good opportunity to congratulate loved ones, pray and thank the light in the shower.
