On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine, timed to coincide with the commemoration of Prince Volodymyr the Great, Equal-to-the-Apostles. Around the world, this day marks the UN-backed World Youth Skills Day and several unofficial holidays, reports UNN.
Day of Ukrainian Statehood
One of the most important state holidays of the country, established to affirm the connection of modern Ukraine with the centuries-old history of Ukrainian state-building.
According to the new calendar, it is celebrated on July 15 - the day of honoring the memory of the outstanding ruler, Prince of Kyiv Volodymyr the Great.
Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine
A holiday established in honor of the adoption of Christianity as the state religion in 988, which determined the civilizational path of Ukraine and its integration into European culture.
World Youth Skills Day
Established by the UN in 2014. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to the problem of youth unemployment and the importance of providing young people with practical skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
St. Swithin's Day in the United Kingdom
A traditional English holiday. A popular superstition is associated with it: whatever the weather is like on St. Swithin's Day, it will remain so for the next 40 days.
Gummi Worm Day
A tasty unofficial holiday dedicated to the popular children's and adult chewy candy, created in Germany in 1981.
I Love Horses Day
A day when animal lovers and equestrians express their love for these noble creatures and remind of the importance of protecting horses.
Social Media Giving Day
An initiative that calls on internet users to make donations, support fundraisers, and spread information about charitable foundations on social networks.
Commemoration Day of Prince Volodymyr the Great, Equal-to-the-Apostles
According to the new (New Julian) calendar, the OCU and UGCC honor Prince Volodymyr, who not only baptized Rus but also united and strengthened the ancient Ukrainian state. Today also commemorates the holy martyrs Kyryk and Yulita.
For those who follow the old (Julian) calendar: July 15 marks the Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos at Blachernae. In folk tradition, this day was called "Berehynia" - honoring the Slavic deity, protector of the family, home, and harvest. It was traditional to plant a birch tree near the house.