Today's date is associated with several traditions, church holidays, and folk signs. Find out what holiday is celebrated on March 13 in the world and Ukraine, who celebrates Angel Day, and which celebrities were born on this day.
Church holiday
According to the new calendar, March 13 is the day of the memory of Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople, who was persecuted for his faith. According to the old calendar, believers celebrate the day of the monk-confessor Basil.
Holidays in Ukraine and the world
There are no official public holidays in Ukraine today, but several interesting international dates are celebrated on March 13:
- Jewelry Day is a great occasion to treat yourself or your loved ones to a piece of jewelry.
- World Kidney Day reminds us of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of kidney disease.
- Ken Doll Day is dedicated to Barbie's legendary partner, who first went on sale on March 13, 1961.
- Endometriosis Awareness Day – draws attention to women's health and the importance of medical examinations.
- Fur Headphone Day symbolically reminds us of this unusual accessory, invented in 1873.
- School Nutrition Day – draws attention to the quality of food in schools and its impact on children's health.
Name days on March 13
According to the new style, today Angel Day is celebrated by Grigory, Mikhail, Nikolay, Oleksandr and Khrystyna.
According to the old style, it is celebrated by Arseny, Vasyl, Nestor, Simon, Kira and Marina.
Historical figures born on March 13
Born on this day:
- Yuriy Andrukhovych is a famous Ukrainian poet, writer, and translator.
- Stepan Vitvitskyi is the president of the Ukrainian People's Republic in exile.
- Karl Schinkel is a prominent German architect who left a significant mark on European art.
- Joseph II was a Roman emperor known for his reform initiatives.
- Jacques Fresco is an American futurist and inventor, the author of the concept of the “Resource-Based Economy”.
Folk omens and traditions
March 13 is popularly called Nikiforov Day. It is believed that this date is favorable for healing and recovery. Our ancestors believed that washing the floor on this day would help maintain health for the year ahead.
Weather signs:
- Rain this day means a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables.
- The return of geese from the roost is to warming.
- A thunderstorm in March means lush vegetation and a large number of weeds.
- Fog in the morning - to a rainy end of the month.
