May 28 is a day full of events in cultural, religious and folk calendars. Today, Ukrainians recall St. Nikita Halkidon, the world community speaks of women's health, and people are devoted to the care of family and economy.
What is the church holiday today
The Orthodox Church of the New Style commemorates the memory of Bishop Nikita Khalkidoni - a saint, known for his mercy and protection of the disadvantaged. He is considered the patron saint of family, hard work and justice.
Those who adhere to the old style today pray to the Holy Prophet of Isaiah and the Reverend Pakhomi of the Great.
What is the holiday in the world today
The Global Community celebrates International Women's Health Day, founded by the UN. The initiative urges women to take care of themselves, in particular, to undergo preventive medical examinations.
Also May 28 is the day of combating multiple sclerosis, a serious autoimmune disease. The purpose is to inform society about diagnosis and treatment.
There are also the following events in different countries of the world today:
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Azerbaijan - Republic Day;
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Croatia - Armed Forces Day;
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Philippines - National Flag Day;
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Argentina - kindergarten day;
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The USA is a hamburger day and a brisket day.
What is the holiday today in Ukraine
Although there is no official national holiday, May 28 informally celebrate the Day of Local History - Science, which explores the history, nature and culture of the native land. He is honored with enthusiasts, educators and researchers who keep national memory.
Of the famous Ukrainians who were born on this day-singer Alexander Polozhynsky, historian Pavel Gai-Nizhnik, philologist Olga Vodolazhchenko.
What is the holiday today in the people
On the folk calendar on May 28 - Nikita Husnyk. According to the belief, on this day it is necessary to buy caterpillars and ducklings, as well as to feed the poultry well. In the village they believed: in order to protect themselves from the disaster, in the chicken it is necessary to hang a "chicken god" - a stone with a hole.
It is a day when it is worth paying attention to children, to spend it in peace and tranquility, without quarrels.
Signs and Prohibitions on May 28
Folk wisdom associates this day with the weather signs:
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rain - before the thunderstorm;
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many ants - before warming;
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The cat hides - it will be cold.
What not to do:
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quarrel with relatives;
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shout at children;
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to handle animals cruelly;
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Women work in the garden - to back pain.
Angel Day on May 28
Birthdays are celebrated today:
Nikita, Nicholas, Igor, Paul, Peter, Iraklius, Makar, Zakhar, Denis, Dmitry, Gnat, Alona, Elena.
Old style - Anastasia, Gnat, Dmitry.
