On May 20, Ukraine and the world celebrate a number of important events — professional, church, and environmental. This day is also associated with ancient folk signs and traditions.
What holiday is today in Ukraine?
Today is Bank Worker's Day in Ukraine, a professional holiday for all those who ensure the stability of the country's financial system every day. Bank branches, the National Bank of Ukraine, financial institutions - this day is a recognition of their important role in the economy.
Also, May 20 is Sign Language Interpreter Day, which celebrates the important mission of professionals who help people with hearing impairments. Sign language is often the only way to communicate for tens of thousands of Ukrainians, and sign language interpreters become a bridge between them and the world.
Among the Ukrainians born on this day are artist Mykola Murashko, writer Ivan Chendey, musicologist Stefania Pavlyshyn, and writer Natalia Sniadenko.
What holiday is it in the world today?
Internationally, World Bee Day, established by the United Nations, is celebrated on May 20. It is a reminder of the disappearance of key pollinators due to climate change and the chemicalization of agriculture.
The world also celebrates Traumatologist Day, a professional holiday for doctors who treat fractures, dislocations, and complex injuries.
Famous birthdays on this day include writer Honoré de Balzac, philosopher John Mill, poet Sigrid Unset, and actors James Stewart and Cher.
What church holiday is today?
The new church calendar of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the martyrs Alexander, Asterius, and Falaleius. Believers ask for their prayers for healing from illnesses.
According to the old style, Orthodox Christians honor the martyr Agathonius and the Lyubets Icon of the Mother of God.
What is the national holiday today?
Folk tradition calls this day Falalei Ogirochnik. Our ancestors believed that it was on May 20 that it was worth planting cucumbers, zucchini and other vegetables. But this had to be done before dawn and in secret, so as not to jinx the future harvest.
Saint Falalei was considered a healer, and it was on this day that the villagers prayed for healing from physical and mental illnesses.
What not to do and what are the signs
According to popular beliefs, on May 20, one should not harm nature: cut down trees, kill snakes, litter, or abuse animals. Also, one should not lie or conflict — the truth will be revealed, and a quarrel will have long-term consequences.
Folk signs:
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thunder this day - to a stormy summer;
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frogs croak loudly - June will be rainy;
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A lot of dew in the morning - it will be hot.
Angel Day May 20
According to the new calendar, today the following people celebrate their name days:
Ivan, Joseph, Nikita, Alexander, Alexei, Timofei, and Susanna.
According to the old style -
Akakiy, Anton, David, Ivan, Joseph, Mikhail, Nil, Semyon, Stepan.
