Today, July 7, is a day full of festive events — both church and folk, state and even international. It combines the Christian celebration of Ukrainian saints, the professional holiday of ecologists, and the colorful traditions of Ivan Kupala, which are preserved in the memory of generations.
What holiday is today in Ukraine?
Ukraine officially celebrates Nature Conservation Workers' Day on July 7. This is a professional holiday for all those who protect biodiversity, preserve ecosystems, and fight for a clean future for the country.
Also, according to the church calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honors all the saints of the Ukrainian land — martyrs, righteous men, saints, and new martyrs, canonized in different historical eras.
In the folk calendar, July 7 remains a special day. According to the old style, it was on this day that the holiday of Ivan Kupala was celebrated - one of the brightest and most popular pagan celebrations. Now in Ukraine it has been officially moved to July 24, but believers who adhere to the Julian calendar continue to celebrate today.
What holiday is it in the world today?
In the world, July 7th is celebrated with several symbolic dates:
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World Chocolate Day is a great opportunity to treat yourself to your favorite sweets.
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The Day of Love and Peace is a holiday of harmony and concord.
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Forgiveness Day is a time to let go of resentment and cleanse your heart.
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Swahili Language Day is a recognition of the role of one of the most widely spoken African languages.
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The Japanese holiday of Tanabata is a day when people make wishes and decorate bamboo branches with colored ribbons.
Birthdays and famous people on July 7
On this day, prominent figures of world culture were born:
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composer Gustav Mahler
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film directors George Cukor and Vittorio De Sica,
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science fiction writer Robert Heinlein,
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The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr,
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Italian singer Toto Cutugno.
Among Ukrainian figures born on July 7, it is worth mentioning:
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public figure Volodymyr Naumenko,
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artists Mykhailo Moroz and Hryhoriy Gavrylenko,
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patron of the arts Peter Jacyk,
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photojournalist Max Levin.
Folk omens and prohibitions for July 7
Although the official celebration of Ivan Kupala was postponed, folk memory has preserved the signs associated with this date:
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heavy dew - for a rich harvest of cucumbers;
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rain on this day - July will be rainy;
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changeable weather in the morning - August will be unstable;
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The nightingales have fallen silent - wait for the cold weather.
Today it is not recommended:
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harm nature, litter, cut down trees;
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borrow money or personal belongings;
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Fighting and swearing can lead to trouble.
July 7th is a day where pagan, Christian, and modern celebrations intertwine. It's a great opportunity to remember history, pay homage to nature, enjoy sweet chocolate, and simply give thanks for the peace and love in our lives.
