A number of important holidays are celebrated in Ukraine and around the world on September 27. The date has special significance for both the church and the national and official calendars.
Church holidays
Orthodox believers of the new style honor the Venerable Nestor the Chronicler and the martyr Callistratus the Warrior, to whom they pray for the military. According to the old style, on this date they commemorate Saint John Chrysostom and the icon of the Mother of God "Lesnynska".
International holidays
Every year on this day, World Tourism Day is held, which promotes travel as part of culture and economy. Also on September 27, the world celebrates Astronomy Day, Lace Day, Rabbit Day, Meatless Day, and Mushroom Day.
Holidays in Ukraine
In Ukraine, Tourism Day and Teacher's Day are officially celebrated on September 27. This date is important for everyone who works in the field of preschool education, because teachers help children socialize and prepare them for school.
In addition, on the last Saturday of September, three cities celebrate their birthdays: ancient and picturesque Khmelnytskyi, front-line Kramatorsk, and multinational Uzhhorod.
Folk traditions and signs
People consider September 27 to be a good day for collecting honey, working in an apiary, and selling bee products. There is a belief: in order not to get sick in the fall, you need to eat a spoonful of honey.
Signs of this day predict the weather:
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the south wind promises warming,
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rain - to wet October,
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thunder - to bad weather,
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crows and rooks in large flocks - to a cold snap.
What not to do on September 27
This day is considered unfavorable for long trips, financial matters, and hiking in wild places. Quarrels, lies, and gossip are prohibited. And since this is a beekeepers' holiday, you can't insult bees.
