May 31: What holiday is today, traditions and prohibitions.

Today in Ukraine, we celebrate the Day of Publishers, Printing Workers, and Book Distributors, World No Tobacco Day, and World Parrot Day. These holidays aim to honor and raise awareness of interesting aspects of culture, health protection, and nature.

The Day of Publishers, Printing Workers, and Book Distributors in Ukraine

The Day of Publishers, Printing Workers, and Book Distributors is celebrated in Ukraine according to the Presidential Decree No. 563/99 of May 25, 1999, annually on the last Saturday of May.

World No Tobacco Day

Nowadays, a person with a cigarette does not surprise anyone, but it is worth remembering the harmful effects of tobacco on the health of not only the smoker but also the people around them.

World Parrot Day

This event was created to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these bright feathered creatures and to talk about ways to protect them.

What church holiday is today

May 31 in the church calendar is the day of remembrance of the apostle Hermas from the 70. Apostle Hermas is mentioned in the letter of the apostle Paul to the Romans. It is a day to honor his memory.

What not to do today

• Do not quarrel and curse;
• It is better not to work in the garden and at home;
• You should not harness or force a horse to work.

Folk signs and traditions

• In the evening, dew on the grass - expect hot days;
• If it rains - there will be a rich harvest;
• If you hear the cuckoo's call - good weather in summer;
• If the dew dries quickly - it will rain;
• A nice day indicates that the weather will be good during the grain harvest;
• In the morning, strong fog - a large harvest of mushrooms;
• Protracted rain - the harvest will be poor.

Memorable dates of May 31

• 455 AD - The emperor Petronius Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob during his flight from Rome;
• 1223 AD - Mongolian troops led by Subedei and Jebe defeat Russian and Polovtsian forces at the Battle of the Kalka River;
• 1790 AD - The United States enact their first copyright law;
• 1859 AD - The famous Big Ben clock is launched in London at the Parliament tower;
• 1870 AD - Professor Edward Joseph de Smedt of American Asphalt obtains a patent for asphalt ('French asphalt paving');
• 1879 AD - The first electric railway in the world is opened in Berlin, and the first electric train, constructed by Werner von Siemens, is demonstrated;
• 1884 AD - American doctor and advocate of vegetarianism John Kellogg obtains a patent for corn flakes;
• 1894 AD - The electric tram is opened in Lviv;
• 1911 AD - The Titanic is launched in Belfast, Northern Ireland;
• 1946 AD - The aircraft design bureau of Oleg Antonov is established in Kyiv;
• 1989 AD - The International Association of Ukrainian Studies is established at the founding conference in Naples.

Name Days

Today, the angel day is celebrated by Boris, Mykola, Roman, and Pylyp.

We celebrate several holidays simultaneously: the Day of Publishers, Printing Workers, and Book Distributors, World No Tobacco Day, and World Parrot Day. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with interesting aspects of culture, take care of health, and even recall the importance of nature conservation. May this day bring many positive emotions and useful information!