Today, March 11, Shrovetide begins. World Plumbers Day and Commonwealth Day are celebrated around the world.
Shrovetide
March 11 marks the beginning of Shrovetide, which is celebrated a whole week before the beginning of Great Lent. Since Great Lent in 2024, according to the new calendar, begins on March 18 and will last until May 4, then Shrovetide will be held from March 11 to 17.
At Masnytsia, pagan traditions of celebrating winter and meeting spring were interwoven, overlapping with the Orthodox church calendar. The holiday reminded unmarried people about the importance of starting a family, and the straw effigy burned at the end of the week – about the victory of spring over winter.
It was forbidden to eat meat dishes for a whole week before Lent. But they were replaced by traditional Ukrainian dumplings, nalysniki, pancakes with salty fillings, cheese cakes and other dishes made from milk, eggs and cheese.
Each week of Shrovetide has its own name and traditions. The first day is called “Meeting” and therefore it is customary to invite those closest to you and treat them with goodies.
World plumbing day
This is an international event initiated by the World Council of Plumbers (World Plumbing Day), held on March 11 every year.
The holiday is marked in red in the calendar of plumbers, installers, designers of heating, sewage and water supply systems. The purpose of the holiday is to recognize the important role of the plumbing profession in social life and in maintaining the health and well-being of mankind.
Commonwealth of Nations Day
Every year on the second Monday of March, 56 countries celebrate Commonwealth Day. It is a holiday of the Commonwealth of Nations, a political union of 56 member states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.
Each year, the day is marked by a theme that highlights an area of concern or interest in the Commonwealth. Topics range from environmental sustainability to youth engagement, reflecting the organization’s broad focus on global issues.
What can not be done on this day
- Do not think about the future and make plans.
- You can’t quarrel, slander, swear.
- You can’t splurge on a trifle, because you’ll lose everything.
Folk signs
- Fluffy hoarfrost on the trees until good weather.
- If the cold goes down from this day, the summer will be warm.
- There was frost at night – don’t expect snowfall during the day.
Name day
Vasyl, George, Yehor, Yukhym, Ivan, Jan, Sabina are celebrating Angel’s Day today.
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