Today's date is related to several important holidays, both religious and secular. We have collected interesting facts about this day, traditions, folk signs and birthdays so you can learn more about March 25.
Church holiday
In the new style of March 25, the Orthodox celebrate the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. It is one of the twelve main church holidays that symbolizes the news of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary about the birth of Jesus Christ.
The Julian calendar also honors the Reverend Theophanes and St. Gregory of two -Slovo.
State holidays in Ukraine
In Ukraine, March 25 celebrates the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). This date is devoted to the work of a special service that is dealing with national security, the fight against terrorism, corruption and state crimes.
This day is also memorable for Ukrainians thanks to the prominent personalities who were born on March 25. Among them are UNR General Gavril Basilsky, UNR Army Commander Ivan Andrukh, UGCC Bishop Hryhoriy Khomyshyn, politician Alexander Bandera, as well as legendary Ukrainian boxer Volodymyr Klitschko.
International holidays
On March 25, the International Day of Remembrance of Slavery and Transatlantic Trade, founded by the UN, is celebrated on March 25. On this day, historical events related to the struggle for people's rights are mentioned and emphasizing the need to eliminate any forms of modern slavery.
Also today celebrate:
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Independence Day of Greece
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Crane Day
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Post Category Day
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The day of the pink shirt
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Waffle Day
Among the outstanding personalities born on March 25 are the French commander Joachim Myurat, Hungarian composer Bela Bartok, Italian conductor Arturo Tuskanini, American singer Aretha Franklin, British singer Elton John and American actress Sarah Jessica Parker.
Folk traditions and omens
The folk calendar today is known as the Annunciation Day. Our ancestors believed that even on this day, even birds would not nest, and it is impossible to work because it is a great church holiday. Ukrainians have traditionally baked buns in the form of larks to call spring and warmth.
According to folk signs:
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What is the weather on March 25 - the same will be on Easter.
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If your mother-and-stepmother blossoms, you can start sowing radish.
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Morning fog heralds a good grain crop.
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If the swallows have arrived, it soon warms up.
That cannot be done today
According to church traditions, this day is forbidden to quarrel, offend someone and wish evil. Also, you should not do hard physical labor, work in the garden or in the garden, make a wedding or break the rules of Lent.
Birthday on March 25
The new style of Angel Day is celebrated today by Sava and Tikhon.
The old style of March 25 is celebrated by Vladimir, Gregory, Dmitry, Ivan, Konstantin, Alexander, Semen, Sergey and Jan.
Thus, March 25 is a day full of important events, both religious and secular. This is a holiday for believers, the Day of Honor for SBU employees, the opportunity to remember prominent Ukrainians and world figures, as well as to adhere to folk traditions that have deep roots in Ukrainian culture.
