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May 27, 2024
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May 29, 2024(1 event)

Ascension of Baháʼu'lláh

May 29, 2024

Today the Baha'is celebrate the Ascension of Baháʼu'lláh, their Prophet. In 1863, in Iraq, he first announced a revelation from God and spent the rest of his life in prison in the Ottoman Empire. His teachings revolved around the principles of religious unity and renewal, ranging from moral and spiritual progress to global governance. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #May 29 #Bahai #Bahaullah

May 30, 2024(1 event)

Celebrates God

May 30, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Corpus Christi or Corpus Christi. It is an essentially Catholic religious holiday designated on the Thursday following Trinity, that is to say sixty days after Easter, or the Sunday after in certain countries such as France. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Christianity #FeastGod #CorpusChristi

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May 31, 2024(1 event)

Visitation of the Virgin Mary

May 31, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate the visitation of the Virgin Mary. The feast of the Visitation commemorates an episode from the Gospel according to Luke: the visit that Mary, pregnant with Christ, pays to her cousin Elizabeth, pregnant with John the Baptist. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Virgin Mary #May 31

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June 8, 2024(3 events)

Lindisfarne

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June 8, 2024

Today, the Asatrus celebrate Lindisfarne Day. On June 8, 793, the monastery of Lindisfarne was pillaged by a Viking raid. This day marks the golden age of the Vikings, known mainly for raids in Europe, but especially for fine explorers and traders from the lands of northern Europe. Vikings is not a people but only a name. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8June #Vikings #Asatru #Lindisfarne

Rosière

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June 8, 2024

Today, and since the 5th century CE, French towns have chosen La Rosière. The tradition consists, originally, of giving a crown of roses (hence the name) to the young girl whose irreproachable conduct, virtue, piety and modesty have marked the village. This was instituted by Saint Médard in 525 in Salency in Oise. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8June #France #rosière

Saint Medard

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June 8, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint Médard. Best known for the institution of La Rosière, Saint Médard is the patron saint of imprisoned people, people with mental illness or migraines and neuralgia, farmers and brewers. He is invoked against bad weather, for (or against, as the case may be) rain - hence his nickname "rainy saint". #mythology #myth #legend #saintMedard #France #8June #Rosière

June 9, 2024(2 events)

Saint Columba

June 9, 2024

Today, the Scots celebrate Saint Columba. This Irish emissary introduced Christianity to the north of England, notably on the island of Iona where he created his monastic order. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9June #SaintColumba

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Siegfried

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June 9, 2024

Today, the Asatrus celebrate Siegfried (or Sigurd). Legendary Germanic hero, probably inspired by the great Germanic and Merovingian kings, Siegfried is one of the most important characters in Germanic/Norse mythology. He is the hero of Nibelungenlied, the Völsunga saga, and the Poetic Edda. Literature is as imposing as the Arthurian tradition in the Celtic world. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9June #Asatru #Siegfried #Germany

June 10, 2024
June 11, 2024(2 events)

Shavuot

June 11, 2024

Today, Jews celebrate Shavuot (Pentecost). They celebrate the start of the wheat harvest season and, in rabbinic tradition, the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. #mythology #myth #legend 1TP5Judaism #Chavuot

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Lendit Fair

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June 11, 2024

Today, and for two weeks, the Lendit fair takes place in the Saint-Denis plain in France. Becoming the largest fair in Europe since the 9th century CE, with the grandson of Charlemagne, the fair is known for having goods from the known world. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #fair #France #SaintDenis #June 11

June 12, 2024
June 13, 2024(1 event)

Anthony of Padua

June 13, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint Anthony of Padua. It is notably the subject of chapters 39 and 40 of the legendary stories The Fioretti of Saint Francis of Assisi. Represented as a young, slender man holding the Child Jesus in his arms seated on a Bible, he is one of the most popular saints. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #padua #antoniodipadova #lisbon #13June

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June 14, 2024
June 15, 2024(3 events)

Amos

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June 15, 2024

Today, the Orthodox celebrate Amos, the third of the 12 minor prophets. According to the Bible, Amos was the oldest contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah and was active c. 760-755 BCE during the reign of kings Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah. The prophet is characterized as speaking out against increased disparity between the very rich and the very poor with themes of justice, God's omnipotence, and divine judgment. The Book of Amos is attributed to him. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #Amos #Bible #OldTestament

Arafat Day

June 15, 2024

Today, Muslims celebrate Arafat Day. This holy day is the day when the last verse of the Quran was revealed, thus completing the religion. This is the second day of the pilgrimage to Mecca and the following day is the first day of the major Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #Arafat

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Saint Vitus

June 15, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint Vitus or Saint Guy. His life is a legend, and this varies from region to region in Europe. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #saintvitus

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June 16, 2024(2 events)

Eid al-Adha

June 16, 2024

Today, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) or Eid el-Kebir (the Great Feast). This feast commemorates the strength of Abraham's faith in his God, symbolized by the episode in which he accepts to sacrifice, on God's order, his son Ishmael before the arrival of the Archangel Gabriel. This day marks the end of the hajj. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #aidaladha #aidelkebir

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Saint Cyr

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June 16, 2024

Today, Catholics celebrate Saint Cyr. Martyred at the age of three, he was killed just before his mother, Saint Julitte, around 304. The Roman emperor Diocletian decreed a great persecution against Christians. Julitte, a widow and noblewoman, was a target by the government. She appeared in court with her son, and confirmed her belief. The child was taken from him, and struggling, he was thrown down the steps by the governor, he died with his neck broken. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 16 #saintCyr #Christianity

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June 20, 2024(2 events)

Egungun

June 20, 2024

Today the Yoruba begin the festival of Odun Egungun. Egungun mask dance clothes are worn for ancestor worship. A dancer wears several layers, being able to change costumes during the performance. The costumes have particular meanings, depending on the peoples and villages. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 20 #egungun #yoruba

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Incwala

June 20, 2024

Today, the Kingdom of Eswatini celebrates Incwala for a month. This feast in honor of the king includes many ancestral rituals such as lusekwane, kuhlamahlama, and umdvutjulwa #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June #eswatini #incwala

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June 21, 2024(2 events)

litha

June 21, 2024

On this day, the Celts, Germans and Saxons celebrated Litha, the summer solstice. This period would be favorable for magic such as love, healing, protection. It was replaced by the Christian feast of Saint John which keeps the rites. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #litha #saintjean #June 21

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Midsummer

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June 21, 2024

On this day, many Germanic/Norse peoples celebrated Midsummer (Midsumor or Midsommar). As the solstice has been observed since Neolithic times, many peoples have performed rites on this particular day. Little by little dominated by Christianity during the Middle Ages until the early Middle Ages, the customs were incorporated into the feast of Saint John on June 24, then the only one authorized during the solstice. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 21 #midsummer #midsumor #midsommar

June 22, 2024
June 23, 2024(2 events)

Fires of Saint John

June 23, 2024

Today, the Spanish and Portuguese make the fires of Saint John. Large bonfires accompany meals, songs and dances during the night before Saint John's Day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 23 #saintjean #alicante

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Sabantuy

June 23, 2024

Today, the Bashkir and Tatar people celebrate Sabantuy. It allowed to appease the spirits of fertility in order to obtain good harvests in the coming year. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 23 #sabantuy

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June 24, 2024(5 events)

Trinity Day

June 24, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Pentecost. It celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the fiftieth day from Easter on a group of disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, including the Twelve Apostles. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Pentecost

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Jaanipäev

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June 24, 2024

Today, Estonians celebrate Jaanipäev (Saint John). The pre-Christian roots endure. Jaanipäev marks a change in the agricultural year, particularly the break between the end of spring sowing and the hard work of summer haymaking. Dancing, singing and jumping over a bonfire are also rites of this region. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Jaanipaev #estonia #June 24

John the Baptist

June 24, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saint John the Baptist. He is the prophet who announced the coming of Jesus of Nazareth. He baptized him on the banks of the Jordan, letting some of his disciples join him. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #jeanlebaptiste #saintjean

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Jonsmessa

June 24, 2024

Today, Icelanders celebrate Jónsmessa. According to legends, cows gain the power to speak, seals become human, and it is healthy to roll naked in dew-covered grass. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #island #jonsmessa

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Wattah Wattah

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June 24, 2024

Today, Filipinos celebrate Wattah Wattah or Basaan. Saint John is the patron saint of San Juan and other smaller towns on the islands. Children and adults walk the streets and generously sprinkle water on passers-by or travelers, with the traditional basaan (wetting of water) or buhusan (sprinkling of water) - to remind them of their baptism. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #WattahWattah #Basaan #Pilippines

June 25, 2024(1 event)

Eid al-Ghadir

June 25, 2024

Today, Shia Muslims celebrate Eid al-Ghadir. It commemorates what is known as the Farewell Sermon delivered by Muhammad on 18 Dhu al-Hijja of the year 10 of the Hijri calendar, during his last pilgrimage. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #aidalghadir

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June 28, 2024(1 event)

Mnarja

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June 28, 2024

Today, the Maltese celebrate Mnarja, Saints Peter and Paul. It dates back to the time of the Knights of Malta in the 16th century. The name derives from the Latin word “Luminare”, meaning to illuminate. And it was precisely the lighting of candles and torches that made people feel their participation in the celebrations. However, over the years, the festival is no longer just a religious commemoration, but has changed its face, being enriched with new elements. Typical traditional dishes, parties, bonfires and fireworks show the best of Maltese folk tradition. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 28 #mnarja #Malta

June 29, 2024(1 event)

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

June 29, 2024

Today, Christians celebrate Saints Peter and Paul. For the Orthodox as well as Eastern Christians, this feast also marks the end of the fasting of the apostles. It is considered a day when Christians must attend a night vigil or Vespers, as well as the Divine Liturgy. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #saintpierre #saintpaul #29june

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June 30, 2024(1 event)

Alarde de San Marcial

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June 30, 2024

Today, the Basques do the Alarde de San Marcial (Parade of Saint Marcial). A parade commemorates the victory of the troops of Irun over the French army on June 30, 1522. They parade through the streets of Irun and head to Mount Saint Marcial where a great patronal festival is celebrated in honor to the Saint. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #SaintMarcial #Irun #Basque #Euskadi #June 30

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