The first day of summer is traditionally perceived as the beginning of the warmest and most beloved season of the year. Today is a day full of celebrations - both international and folk, professional and church.
What is celebrated in the world today?
June 1 is International Children's Day. This is one of the most famous dates on the calendar, symbolizing care for children, their rights, freedoms, and well-being. It is from this date that summer vacation begins - the reason why children love the holiday so much.
In addition, June 1st is celebrated as:
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International Father's Day - to honor the role of the family in upbringing;
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World Milk Day;
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Barefoot walking day;
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Neighbors' Day.
In different countries they also celebrate:
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Saint Nina's Day in Georgia,
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Sea Day in Mexico,
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Shavuot is one of the most important Jewish holidays in Israel.
Also born on this day were such world stars as Marilyn Monroe, Morgan Freeman, architect Norman Foster, physicist Sadi Carnot, musician Alanis Morissette, and grandmaster Nigel Short.
What church holiday is today?
According to the new Julian calendar, the Orthodox Church honors Saint Justin the Philosopher and Saint Agapitus of the Caves, who is popularly considered a healer. Prayers to him, according to tradition, help with illnesses.
According to the Julian calendar, June 1 is the feast day of Saint John of Gottfried.
What holiday is today in Ukraine?
Despite the presidential decree postponing Children's Day to November 20, many Ukrainians still celebrate June 1 as Children's Day. In addition, Ukraine has professional holidays today:
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Local Industry Workers Day;
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Water Management Specialists Day.
Also, June 1 is Cherkasy and Simferopol City Day.
Historically, this day is associated with eminent figures in Ukrainian history: Prince Mstislav the Great, economist and politician of the UNR Borys Martos, artist Serhiy Ryabchenko, and bishop of the UGCC Vasyl Velichkovsky.
What did our ancestors celebrate?
In folk tradition, June 1 is the day of the summer meeting. People baked bread from new grain, collected healing herbs, grazed cattle, and girls wove wreaths of wildflowers. It was considered lucky to eat the first berries or treat a child to them.
What not to do on June 1
On this day it is not recommended:
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to swear or quarrel;
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abuse alcohol;
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to build a fence - according to popular belief, this can lead to quarrels in the family;
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to take revenge or wish harm on someone.
Folk signs for June 1:
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Thunder during the rain - to rainy June.
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A rainbow after the rain - the bad weather will soon end.
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North wind - to a bountiful harvest.
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Crows are digging in the ground - it will rain.
