Today is known for many celebrations, including international and national celebrations. We gathered the most interesting facts about March 8: what events of this day celebrate in the world, what church holiday falls on this date, folk traditions and who was born of celebrities that day.
What is the church holiday today
The new church calendar honors the memory of Bishop Theophilact Nicomedian today. According to the old style, the believers celebrate the Day of the Great Martyr Theodore Tiron. Both saints are known for their devotion to the Christian faith and martyrdom.
What is the holiday today in Ukraine
In Ukraine, March 8 celebrates a professional holiday - the Day of the Land Manager. It is the day of honoring specialists working in the field of land cadastre and rational use of resources.
Among the famous Ukrainians born on this day, it is worth mentioning the sculptor Inna Kolomiets, filmmaker Leonid Osik and singer Max Barsky.
What is the holiday in the world today
March 8 is celebrating International Women's Day around the world. This holiday is devoted to the achievement of women in society and the struggle for their rights. In many countries, this day is an official weekend.
In addition, in different countries also celebrate genealogy day, day belt gadgets, day off, peanut day in chocolate and patronymic day.
Among the celebrities born on this day are the composer Karl Bach, the pharmacist Ignatius Lukashevich, the radio chemical of Otto Ghan, the biochemist Edward Kendall and musician Gary Newman.
What is the holiday on the people's calendar today
People are called a willow on March 8, because at this time the willow begins to bloom. It was believed that women should tear several branches of willow and put them in a vase - it was to protect the family from trouble. There was also a rite according to which a slight beating of willow branches could help to get rid of pain and disease.
This day was also considered a day of good deeds. It was accepted to sacrifice alms and help the needy, because it was believed that good would return twice.
That cannot be done today
On March 8, it is not recommended to quarrel with relatives, to break the big fast, to refuse help and to show stinginess. It was also considered a bad sign to cut trees, especially birch and willow.
Folk signs on March 8
If the frosts are hit, then it will be cool for another week. The heavy melting of snow and drops from the roofs herald rivers. If buds appeared on the willow - you should expect warming. If larks and swallows have arrived, there will be no more frost.
Angel Day March 8th
In the new style today, birthdays are celebrated by Athanasius, Vladimir, Voldemar, Dementy, Ivan, Jan. In the old style, Demian, Klim, Kuzma, Michael, Nicholas, Alexander, Alexei, Sergey and Matron are added to this list.
