Orthodox holidays - Ascension of the Lord 2024

World Pet Memorial Day

This holiday is not officially approved; more about it is known in a narrow circle of professionals whose work involves working with a sewing machine. If it were not for the creation of the first sewing machines, they would have had to work in harsh conditions, making thousands of seams by hand per day.

Scientists claim that temperament is given to a child from birth, since it is a psychophysical personality trait. The solemn day, established in honor of mischief-makers and brawlers, appeared on the calendar relatively recently. There are no clear instructions on how the Feast of the Fools should be celebrated.

Summer is the time for vacations and trips to the sea coast or to the forest. Some travel abroad for weeks, while others go on a tour of the Golden Circle or make small weekend forays into nature. In the vicinity of a metropolis, city or village there will always be places associated with history and landscape features - ancient monuments and art galleries, nature reserves and nature reserves.

The Slavs ate root vegetables long before potatoes appeared in Rus'. There were always beets, carrots, turnips, rutabaga, radishes, parsnips and other vegetables on the table. A holiday has been established in honor of one of the most useful and popular root crops.

The ladybug is associated with luck and kindness. According to beliefs, she lives in heaven and occasionally descends to earth as a messenger of higher powers. According to the signs of most peoples, a ladybug flying into a house warns of the visit of guests. The appearance of a bug in a home is a sign of a harmonious and friendly family, and for childless couples it is a harbinger of the birth of their first child.

As the name suggests, ax throwing is a sport where the goal is to hit a target using only an axe. In general, it is most popular in the United States and Canada, where it began as a lumberjack competition event. However, in recent years it has gained popularity in Europe.

Albinism is a fairly rare genetic disease that is associated with the absence of a certain pigment (melanin) in the skin. People with this mutation have unnaturally white skin, snowy hair, and light-colored, soulful eyes. At all times, albinos have had many problems in society.

The date is named by Eremey on behalf of one apostle out of 70 - St. Hermas of Dalmatia, whose memory is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on this date. By this date, the period of sowing grain crops in the fields was ending, so on June 13 it was customary to unharness the horses and let them go to rest. That’s why Eremey was nicknamed the Unharnesser by the people.

Catholic holidays - St. Anthony's Day among Western Christians (the patron saint of lovers, animals and all those in despair, Anthony of Padua Feast Day)

Orthodox holidays June 13:

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Archpriest Philosopher Ornatsky

Feast of the Lugansk Icon of the Mother of God

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Hermias of Koman