On name days, friends and family members wish each other a happy life. Greetings, traditional customs, and traditions all play a part in this important occasion. Traditionally, people call to express their wishes. Nowadays, people can also send wishes via social media. A common way to wish a friend or family member a happy name day is to say, “Many Years!”
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Traditions:
In countries around the world, there are many ways to celebrate name day. In France, name days have long been important, and some days are referred to as saint’s days, such as Saint Sylvestre’s day on New Year’s Eve and Midsummer (June 24).
In Czechoslovakia, the date of name day was decided by an official committee, which took over the duties of the church. Priests would not baptize children who did not have names on the official calendar. The tradition of naming children after saints is still prevalent, but it’s more limited in other countries. Many parents may choose to celebrate their child’s name on the day a saint was born.
There are many ways to celebrate a child’s name day. In many cultures, name days are commemorations of saints or martyrs, so there’s a great deal of significance associated with the given name. For example, in Sweden, Anna is associated with cold weather in the morning, while Stepan is a popular name in Poland. In the Czech Republic, Stepan’s name day is celebrated on 26th December, which is Boxing Day in the West, and the second Christmas holiday in the Czech Republic.
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Rituals:
There are many ways to celebrate a name day, from going out to dinner to hosting an open house with sweet treats. In the case of Greek Orthodox people, one way to honor a name day is by fasting for forty days before the celebration. This is also the time of mourning for a loved one, so the day is a day to be spared from work. Rituals to celebrate name day wishes vary by religion, but many people follow the same traditions.
Some traditions have their origins in the past, when families would gather on Sunday night for a family dinner. They would listen to children’s fears and questions as they ate. Another family opened their home to another couple, which meant alternating cooking duties. One even set the table with cloth napkins and a cake, which added a bit of paradoxical celebration to the evening. One family even invented a “eat whatever you want day” for their child, allowing them to eat anything they wanted on their special day.
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Customs:
In some countries, customs to celebrate name day are similar to birthday celebrations. The name-day celebrant is expected to prepare snacks for his or her guests, and colleagues come bearing gifts to welcome the honoree. In some places, name day parties are even scheduled for a particular time. While a name-day party is typically held in the home, it can also be held at a restaurant or in a pub.
Many countries celebrate name day as an important holiday, even more so than birthdays. Name days are often associated with the saint with whom the person shares a name. This tradition started during the Middle Ages and has remained popular, especially in Catholic and Orthodox countries. In North America, name days are not generally celebrated, but many cultures hold them in high regard. So how do you plan to celebrate your own name day? Listed below are some ideas.
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Greetings:
There are several ways to celebrate your baby’s name day. Greeting cards are one way to say “Happy Birthday!” in a simple, elegant way. Send a card or sms to a name-bearer to wish them a very happy day. For example, you could send a card to a boy named Sebastian. Another way to celebrate a name-day is by going out to dinner with friends and family. You could also plan an open house and invite everyone over for drinks, dinner, and/or sweet treats.
It is a tradition in many countries in Europe and Latin America to celebrate the birth of a child on the day their name was born. Many countries celebrate this day as much as birthdays. In many cultures, the date is specific to the given name and the roots. Name day traditions date back to the Middle Ages and continue in Catholic and Orthodox countries. Although North Americans may not celebrate this tradition as widely as other cultures, the custom has been kept alive.
