February 13: What holiday is today, traditions and prohibitions.

February 13 is celebrated as International Day of Women's Friendship (Galentine's Day), International Day of Self-Acceptance, International Pancake Day, and World Radio Day. Believers honor the memory of St. Martinian of Caesarea.

Galentine's Day

February 13 is celebrated as International Day of Women's Friendship (Galentine's Day), created in analogy to Valentine's Day. On this day, friends from around the world gather together to spend Time together. The history of the celebration comes from the American series 'Parks and Recreation', where one of the characters invented the holiday Galentine's Day, which has become popular worldwide.

International Day of Self-Acceptance

February 13 is celebrated as International Day of Self-Love (International Natural Day), when people accept themselves with all their flaws and imperfections. The idea for the celebration was proposed by the founder Sana Jivani, who herself experienced negative attitudes towards her appearance and decided to show that self-love is important.

International Pancake Day

February 13 is celebrated as International Pancake Day, traditional in many countries where pancakes are prepared and enjoyed. This holiday is dedicated to the beginning of Lent and symbolizes the last days before fasting.

World Radio Day

February 13 is celebrated as World Radio Day, initiated by UNESCO to recognize the importance of radio as a medium of information and a means of communication accessible to all segments of the population. Radio is also an important tool for providing assistance during disasters and has a significant impact on society.

Holiday Prohibitions and Omens

• It is advised not to make large purchases.
• It is forbidden to swear, argue, or curse.
• Sewing and embroidering are not recommended.

Events of February 13

• 1858 – Discovery of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
• 1867 – Start of the work to cover the Sene in Brussels.
• 1895 – Brothers Lumière obtain a patent for their version of the cinematograph.
• 1898 – The first victim of a car accident.
• 1913 – Commemoration of St. Martinian of Caesarea.

On this day, various folk omens and traditions related to weather and the moods of society are also noted.