#Traditions

Origin of the Name Maria: Ancient Biblical History, Meaning, and Other Facts

Culture 10/07/2026, 10:09

Discover the origin, ancient history, linguistic forms, and diverse meanings of Maria, one of the most popular female names in the world.

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Halloween in Ukraine: When the Holiday is Celebrated in 2026 and How It Originated

Culture 10/03/2026, 06:27

Halloween in 2026 is celebrated on Saturday, October 31. The holiday has deep roots, combining Celtic Samhain and Christian All Saints' Day traditions.

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Olena Shoptenko Revealed Details of Her Wedding to an Austrian: Ukrainian Traditions and a Castle Ceremony

Culture 10/02/2026, 17:04

Famous Ukrainian choreographer Olena Shoptenko married Austrian Christian. The intimate wedding took place in an old Lower Austrian castle, featuring both Ukrainian and Austrian traditions.

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How Pregnant Ukrainian Women of Antiquity Discovered the Child's Gender: Ethnographic Omens and Beliefs

Health 10/01/2026, 14:55

Before ultrasound, Ukrainian ancestors determined a child's gender through belly shape, maternal appearance, food cravings, and ring divination.

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Intercession 2026: Why the Holiday Was Associated with Marriage and How Ukrainians Found Partners

Culture 10/01/2026, 09:10

The Intercession in folk tradition symbolized protection, the start of the wedding season, and evening gatherings. Girls prayed for marriage, and autumn parties helped youth find partners.

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Intercession of the Theotokos on October 1: Folk Taboos, Ancient Traditions, and History

Culture 10/01/2026, 06:26

On October 1, Ukrainians celebrate the Intercession of the Theotokos. The holiday marks the end of fieldwork, accompanied by strict taboos on hard labor and traditions of charity.

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Intercession of the Theotokos: Folk Omens by Which Ukrainians Predicted Winter

Culture 09/30/2026, 17:34

Traditions and folk omens on the Intercession of the Holy Virgin: how Ukrainians predicted the character of the upcoming winter through weather, wind, birds, and trees.

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Before Pokrova: How Ukrainians Prepared Their Homes for Winter to Retain Heat

Culture 09/30/2026, 11:19

Learn how Ukrainians traditionally prepared for winter before the Feast of Pokrova: from insulating walls with straw to ancient heat-saving rituals.

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Ukrainian Sunday Omens: What Was Allowed and Forbidden According to Folk Beliefs

Culture 09/27/2026, 09:39

Ukrainian folk traditions forbade working, doing laundry, and sleeping late on Sunday, linking these restrictions to the sacred nature of the day and mythical punishments.

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Ancient Ukrainian Omens About the Forest and Quiet Hunting: What Fog, the First Mushroom, and Witch Rings Meant

Culture 09/26/2026, 15:39

Explore ancient Ukrainian folk beliefs about mushroom picking, from mystical fairy rings and Polissya traditions to harvest forecasting.

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The 'Beijing Bikini' Phenomenon: Why Chinese Men Roll Up Their Shirts in the Heat

Politics 09/26/2026, 15:02

The 'Beijing bikini' phenomenon, where men in China roll up their shirts in the heat, has sparked debate between traditional thermoregulation and strict public conduct rules.

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Christmas in Ukraine under the New Style: How the Calendar Changed and When to Celebrate This Winter

Culture 09/25/2026, 16:24

Learn how and why the date of Christmas celebration changed in Ukraine, when the holiday is marked under the revised Julian calendar, and whether it can be celebrated twice.

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Two or three sneezes in a row: what folk superstitions actually say

Culture 09/10/2026, 22:30

Two sneezes means someone is thinking of you, three means luck? We look into what meanings were attributed to sneezing in folk tradition and where ancient belief ends and modern folklore begins.

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Which Days of the Week Are Considered Favorable for Money According to Folk Omens, and When to Avoid Taking a Loan

Culture 09/08/2026, 18:22

Styler (RBC-Ukraine) has collected folk money omens by day of the week: Thursday and Saturday are considered favorable for repaying debts, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday — undesirable, while traditions disagree on Wednesday. The omens have no scientific confirmation.

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A Broken Cup for Good Luck: What Broken Dishware Really Foreshadows According to Folk Superstitions

Culture 09/03/2026, 20:38

Folk superstitions more often interpret accidentally broken dishware as a sign of change and liberation from negativity, but the circumstances matter. We break down what the fragments of a cup and a plate foreshadow.

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Name Days in September 2026: A Complete Guide and Tips for Choosing a Baby's Name

Culture 08/31/2026, 22:06

In September 2026, several saints are commemorated on each date, and their names are celebrated as name days. Styler publishes a name day calendar and tips for parents choosing a name for their child.

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A Butterfly Flew into the House: What This Sign Means and Why It Was Considered a Message from the Departed

Culture 08/25/2026, 21:55

Folk beliefs associate the appearance of a butterfly in the house with the soul of a departed loved one, pleasant news, or a period of change. We examine the main interpretations of the sign, the meaning of its color, and its modern significance.

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Spiderwebs in the house: why ancestors were in no hurry to remove them and what the appearance of a spider meant

Culture 08/21/2026, 03:17

Folk omens attributed special meaning to spiderwebs in the house: they were considered a sign of abundance and well-being, and the spider was seen as a "resident" whom people were in no hurry to kill. We explore how ancestors interpreted the appearance of a spiderweb and why they did not remove it immediately.

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