Today is known for many celebrations, including both international and national celebrations. We have collected the most interesting facts about March 8: what events are celebrated on this day around the world, what church holiday falls on this date, folk traditions, and which celebrities were born on this day.
What church holiday is today?
According to the new church calendar, today the memory of Bishop Theophylact of Nicomedia is honored. According to the old style, believers celebrate the day of the great martyr Theodore Tyrone. Both saints are known for their devotion to the Christian faith and martyrdom.
What holiday is today in Ukraine?
In Ukraine, a professional holiday is celebrated on March 8 - Land Surveyor's Day. This is a day to honor specialists who work in the field of land cadastre and rational use of resources.
Among the famous Ukrainians born on this day, it is worth mentioning sculptor Inna Kolomiets, film director Leonid Osyka, and singer Max Barsky.
What holiday is it in the world today?
International Women's Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. This holiday is dedicated to the achievements of women in society and the fight for their rights. In many countries, this day is an official holiday.
In addition, various countries also celebrate Genealogy Day, Fanny Pack Day, Turn Off the Gadgets Day, Peanut Butter Day, and Father's Day.
Among the celebrities born on this day, one can mention the composer Carl Bach, the pharmacist Ignaty Lukasiewicz, the radiochemist Otto Hahn, the biochemist Edward Kendall, and the musician Gary Newman.
What holiday is today according to the folk calendar?
People call March 8th Verbonositsa because at this time the willow begins to bloom. It was believed that women should pluck a few willow branches and put them in a vase - this was supposed to protect the family from troubles. There was also a rite according to which a light beating with willow branches could help get rid of pain and illness.
This day was also considered a day of good deeds. It was customary to donate alms and help the needy, as it was believed that good deeds would be returned doubly.
What not to do today
On March 8, it is not recommended to quarrel with relatives, break Lent, refuse help, and be stingy. It was also considered a bad omen to cut down trees, especially birches and willows.
Folk omens for March 8
If frost has struck, it will be cool for another week. Heavy melting of snow and drops from roofs portend river floods. If buds have appeared on the willow tree, we should expect warming. If larks and swallows have arrived, there will be no more frosts.
Angel Day March 8
According to the new style, today the names of Athanasius, Volodymyr, Voldemar, Dementiy, Ivan, and Yan celebrate their names. According to the old style, Demyan, Klym, Kuzma, Mikhail, Nikolay, Alexander, Alexei, Sergey, and Matrona are added to this list.
