May 8: What day is today, traditions and prohibitions.

May 8 is marked as Memorial Day and Victory over Nazism in World War II, as well as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day and Free Trade Day. Believers honor the memory of John the Theologian.

Memorial Day and Victory over Nazism in World War II

On the anniversary of the capitulation of Nazi Germany, which is considered a symbol of victory over Nazism, in Ukraine since 2016 to 2023, May 8 has been established as Memorial Day and Reconciliation (in memory of the victims of World War II and reconciliation between the countries participating in World War II).

The act of capitulation of Germany was signed in the Berlin suburb of Karlshorst on May 8 at 22:43 Central European Time, which was 00:43 on May 9 Moscow time. The official victory over Nazism is celebrated in Europe on May 8, while Ukraine celebrated Victory Day on May 9 for a long time.

On May 8, 2023, Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine proposing to establish May 8 as Memorial Day and Victory over Nazism in World War II 1939-1945. On May 29, 2023, the Verkhovna Rada established May 8 as Memorial Day and Victory over Nazism in World War II. This was voted for by 317 members of parliament.

On May 8, we honor the feat of the Ukrainian people, their significant contribution to the victory of the Anti-Hitler Coalition in World War II, express respect to all fighters against Nazism, and perpetuate the memory of fallen soldiers, war victims, war crimes, deportations, and crimes against humanity committed during the war years.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on the birthday of Swiss humanist, founder of the Red Cross, and first Nobel Peace Prize laureate Henri Dunant. This is an international humanitarian movement founded in 1863, uniting over 17 million workers and volunteers worldwide.

In 1859, Swiss businessman and writer Henri Dunant witnessed the largest battle of the Austro-Italo-French war, which claimed thousands of victims. Henri was so impressed by what he saw that he opened a hospital in a local church, where he provided first aid to the wounded, and after returning home, continued to develop the idea of creating an international voluntary organization.

Free Trade Day

Free Trade Day is an annual event celebrated on May 8. It is a day to promote and protect free trade policies and the benefits they can bring to economies worldwide.

This day recognizes the importance of free trade in promoting economic growth, job creation, and improving living standards. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for free trade policies aimed at removing trade barriers and creating a level playing field for businesses around the world.

What religious holiday is today

May 8 in the church calendar is the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. He was a close disciple and witness of Jesus Christ. His life was permeated with great love for Christ and proclaiming the Gospel.

John the Theologian was one of the three apostles whom Jesus particularly accepted to Himself and drew close to His spiritual life. He was present during the resurrection of Jairus' daughter and the Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor. He was also with Jesus during the Last Supper and in the Garden of Gethsemane during His arrest.

After the crucifixion of Christ on the Cross, John became The Guardian of the Mother of God and served Her until Her Assumption. Later, by lot, he went to the city of Ephesus, where he preached the Gospel together with his disciple Prochorus. During their missionary journeys, they experienced a shipwreck, but God preserved the Theologian in the sea abyss, showing his special purpose.

He wrote letters encouraging Christians to love God and their neighbor. John the Theologian lived a long and long-lasting life, becoming the last living witness of the incarnation of Christ.

• It is forbidden to quarrel and curse.
• Complaining about fate is prohibited.
• It is not advisable to talk about your dreams.

• Rain means a great harvest of mushrooms;
• The moon in the mist means worsening weather;
• If the lilac blooms profusely, it will be a wet summer;
• Clouds clumped together mean bad weather.

• 1660 - Charles II proclaimed king of England, ending an 11-year civil war.
• 1713 - By decree of Peter I, the capital of the Moscow Kingdom was moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• 1773 - In an armed clash with the Turks, the ruler of Egypt, Mamluk Ali Bey (of Abkhazian origin), was killed.
• 1895 - China ceded Taiwan to the Japanese Empire.
• 1900 - Andrey (Sheptytsky) was appointed Metropolitan of Lviv.
• 1919 - The Central Russian National Council concluded the Uzhhorod Memorandum -