According to the folk calendar - Efimiya, Bird's bone
Celebrated on 29 SeptemberOn this day, tribute is paid to the memory of Euphemia the All-Praised, an Orthodox great martyr who is known for her steadfastness in her faith.
The holiday got its name Bird's Bone because of the popular belief that on this day, by catching wild ducks and wood grouse in Rus', they determined what kind of winter it would be that year.
Other holidays on 29 September
- World Heart Day
- Otolaryngologist Day in Russia
- Autumn Solitude Day
- Birthday of the rock group "Chaif"
- International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
- Zhongqiu in China (Zhongqiu Jie, Moon and Harvest Festival)
- Catholic Saint Michael's Day (Feast of Saint Archangel Michael)
- Glorification of Blessed Fernando in Portugal
- National Coffee Day
- Happy Goose Day in the USA
- National Poisoned Blackberries Day in the USA
- Firefighter's Day in Iran
- Inventor's Day in Argentina (Dia del Inventor)
- Victory Day at the Battle of Boqueron in Paraguay (Victoria de Boqueron)
- Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign” Kamenskaya
- Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Look at Humility”
- Memorial Day of the Holy Great Martyr Euphemia All-Praised
- Memorial Day of St. Cyprian of Moscow