This did not prevent the crowd from forcing itself inside, to remove the flag and flagpole. After breaking the glass panes, the mob entered the offices ransacking and destroying everything inside. The onomastico has a strong religious background and is a common observance in many Catholic countries. San Medardo. The crowd burned the flag along with furniture taken from the offices nearby. Ioan (St. John), April 23: Sf. The first victim of the uprising, Manwel Attard, fell in front of the Cassar Torregiani house. Vescovo. Two of the most popular name days in Bulgaria are St. George's day (Гергьовден, celebrated on May 6) and St. John's day (Ивановден, celebrated on January 7). Name days can be celebrated up to 40 days after the nominal date. Gifts are expected from the guests. Recently an extended calendar with around 5,000 names was published, and there are also a few extended calendars found on the Internet listing names even on February 29. Name days are frequently connected with some year or season features like Dimitrovden (Dimitar's day, Oct. 26) being the beginning of winter and Gergyovden (George's day, May 6) being the end of it according to traditional folklore. February 29 is a popular date to celebrate name days of people who do not have a name day; another such date is May 22. References to name days in Russian literature and theatre include the entire first act of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, where Irina celebrates her name day, Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin with the celebration of Tatiana's name day, and Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, Book I, where both the mother and the youngest daughter of the Rostov family (referred to as Natalya and Natasha, respectively) celebrate their name day. Name days are more often celebrated than birthdays in workplaces, presumably because it is simpler to know the date since most calendars contain a list of name days. People who do not have name days in ordinary calendars can enjoy many variations when to celebrate—on February 29 or May 22 and, if they have their name in an extended calendar or in the church calendar, on the date listed there (so in a leap year such a person can choose from 2 to 4 dates when to celebrate). For example, there is a saying that "Jaakko (James) casts a cold rock into the water", meaning that on Jaakko's day, July 25, the waters start getting colder, which is not far from true on average. Optionally, an adult relative or a godparent might give pocket money to a celebrant child or teenager instead of a gift. For legislative matters, the Sette Giugno underlined the urgency of reform. The same happened in Strada Forni, where six soldiers were trying to stem a crowd of thousands. In cases where birthdays and name days are close to each other, the celebrations are best merged. Traditionally, name day celebrations (Polish: imieniny) have enjoyed a celebratory emphasis greater than that of birthday celebrations in parts of Poland. [citation needed] This has changed, although it is still common to choose the name from the name day "calendar" and any highly unusual name has to be approved by a special office. The officer in charge began shouting for the firing to cease. Sometimes, especially in smaller companies, a certain time is set for the main celebrations. A special mention for persons (especially women) who have no saint name or with flower name, who celebrate their name day on Palm Sunday ("Floriile" in Romanian, which roughly translates as the Flowers Day). In such a case, the person is said "not to have" a name day, or they may choose to celebrate on All Saints' Day. Presents are given. [citation needed] Nowadays, while the tradition has not been completely obliterated, name days are celebrated mostly among older people. Until recently,[specify] name days in Spain and several parts of Hispanic America (called onomásticos or día de mi/su santo) were widely celebrated. SS. Vergine. At school one is expected to arrive with candy for classmates and teachers. Ana (St. Ann), October 14: Sf. (Да ти е живо и здраво името!). Another group attacked the flour mills owned by Cassar Torreggiani in Marsa, while other trading houses were raided in the outlying villages. The death of the President of the Court some days earlier had required all governmental departments to fly the Union Flag at half mast, including the Bibliothèque buildings in Pjazza Regina, and the meteorological office. that was responsible for the watch had the doors of the building closed, as were the doors of the Magisterial Palace across the square. The first meeting of the National Assembly, held on 25 February 1919, approved a resolution which reserved for Malta all the rights given to other nations by the Versailles peace conference; this would have meant independence from the British Empire. Local calendars often contain the names celebrated on a given day. It is popularly believed to be an especially rainy week, and this is to some extent supported by statistics, as late July and early August are the rainiest time of the year in Finland. dom 7 giugno. In many countries, however, name-day celebrations no longer have a connection to explicitly Christian traditions.[1][2]. In Ireland, name days were occasionally observed in the past. [12] Following a public consultation,[13] the government decided to return it to the original place in front of the Palace. The Finnish Orthodox Church has its own calendar of name days, corresponding to the feasts of Orthodox saints. This resolution, tabled by the nationalist faction led by Dr. Enrico Mizzi, was opposed to an original resolution by Dr. Filippo Sceberras[3] which asked solely for responsible government. The proceedings in the National Assembly were interrupted as persons injured in the streets were brought inside. factions. Every day except New Year's Day, Christmas Day and 29 February is a name day. Name days corresponding to some of the most frequent names in the Czech Republic gained slightly more important than the others. Economically the island had become a fortress in which a few prospered when military spending was high. In the National Assembly, which was unaware of the uprising outside, the moderates were gaining the upper hand. On 30 April 1921 the Amery-Milner Constitution was proclaimed; political censorship enforced after the uprising was repealed on 15 June 1921. During this initial uprising, three died and fifty were injured. The original list was the Roman Catholic calendar of saints, but changes have been made to reflect the present-day usage of names. One’s onomastico ... Luciano 7 gennaio. 7 giugno: 20270 > Santissima Trinità 7 giugno (celebrazione mobile) - Solennità 96025 > Sant' Andronico di Perm Vescovo e martire 7 giugno (Chiese Orientali) 56175 > Beata Anna di San Bartolomeo Carmelitana Scalza 7 giugno 33150 > Sant' … For example, the name Karl or Carl is celebrated in Sweden on January 28, the anniversary of the death of Charlemagne (Charles Magnus, i.e., "the great"). University students were mostly linked to the extremist camp, and these had staged a protest of their own on 16 May 1919. From the 18th century and onwards the list of name days has been modified in Sweden and Finland. Giugno: Juhannuspäivä (Midsummer Day, Saturday between 20 June and 26 June) 31. Each month there are several name-days which are celebrated by the people with the same name. Note: although the name day (именины/"imeniny") celebration is not as popular as a birthday celebration, the Russian word for a person having a birthday (день рождения/"den rozhdeniya") is still именинник/"imeninnik" (literally: a person whose name day is being celebrated). In Strada Teatro, the offices of the Daily Malta Chronicle were broken into, with pieces of metal jammed in the workings of the presses to break them. At these days everyone's invited or would like to say „Кој дојде – Добредојде“ ("Whoever comes—is welcomed") in Macedonian. Window panes were broken, while officers inside were insulted. Abela died on 16 June.[9]. Children celebrate their name days by bringing sweets and chocolates to school. Some name days coincide with major Christian feasts. Name days are determined according to the Sanctorale, a cycle found in the General Roman Calendar giving almost each day a few saints, so different names may celebrated on the same day. Imports were limited, and as food became scarce prices rose; this made the fortune of farmers and merchants with surpluses to trade. For example, the name day of a woman named Carmen would be July 16, day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Apostolo. [4], Nationalist tensions were also present in the crowds who, on 25 February, attacked shopkeepers who had remained open during the meeting of the Assembly, such as the shop "A la Ville de Londres." In the past, many parents would name their newborn after the saint that … The Assembly then sent a delegation to the Lieutenant Governor, asking for the troops to be removed for the crowds to retreat. Imieniny involve the gathering and socializing of friends and family at the celebrant's home, as well as the giving of gifts and flowers at home and elsewhere, such as at the workplace. This shot hit Lorenzo Dyer, who tried to run away. [citation needed] The seven days from the 18th to the 24th of July, being all women's name days, are known as the women's week. Diacono e dottore della Chiesa. Più visitati : Newsletter: Per ricevere i Santi di oggi inserisci la tua mail: E-Mail: info@santiebeati.it. Twitter. Parascheva (St. Paraskeva), October 26: Sf. da.Wikipedia, Danske navnedage (Danish Namedays arranged in a calendar). The police had foreseen the possibility of unrest, and on 5 June asked for a number of soldiers to be posted in Castille. Some individuals climbed onto the turret, removing the Union Jack and throwing it into the street. In the southern part of Italy this custom is still very current. Finns celebrate their name days (Finnish nimipäivä, Swedish namnsdag) according to their given name on the date given by the calendar published by the University of Helsinki Almanac Office (Almanakkatoimisto). The examples and perspective in this article, Last edited on 18 November 2020, at 03:01, Learn how and when to remove this template message, da.Wikipedia, Danske navnedage (Danish Namedays arranged in a calendar), "Naše jména - aktuální databáze jmen a příjmení četnost v ČR, význam, svátek", "Celebrating A Name Day in Old Ireland - World Cultures European", American Nameday Calendar of First Names, 1982 Edition, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Name_day&oldid=989286227, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 November 2020, at 03:01. There is no need for bringing presents but if you like you can bring some (usually wine or something symbolic). Some of the name-days that are more significant to the history and culture are non-working days for the whole country. There was a widespread belief amongst the populace that grain importers and flour millers were making excessive profits over the price of bread. Ricerca . In the past, by law, parents were not allowed to choose just any name for their child. Currently, onomásticos are still remembered in more traditional families (though not usually in Argentina or Uruguay) but are not generally celebrated with festive parties and presents as they were in the past. In the morning, flowers and other tributes were placed in the streets where the victims had died. Name days are common of less importance than birthdays to Czech people. Mihail şi Gavril (St. Michael and Gabriel), November 25: Sf. the following Friday or a weekend. Name days (onomastica) in Romania are associated with the Orthodox saint's celebrations. Entertainment provided by the celebrating host may include a meal, drinks, desserts, music and partying, rather than the guests fussing over the person celebrating. For example, if there are different versions of the same name in different languages (e.g. This page was last edited on 6 September 2020, at 17:46. a. The followers of Enrico Mizzi stated that the Imperial government could not be trusted. Children frequently bring sweets to school to celebrate their name days. Some of the delegates left the buildings, while others ran to the balcony. The list of the name days is, as usual in name day celebrating cultures, based on the traditional Catholic saints' feasts, but the link of the secular name days calendar to the Catholic calendar is not maintained any more. Usually, an Italian Catholic Calendar of Saints will feature the name of a religious figure throughout the entire year. The university owns the copyright to the lists of names and their corresponding dates. The report of the inquiring commission then proceeded to state that a shot was heard from the direction of a window of the Cassar Torreggiani house. Some names can be celebrated on more than one day and some have even started following foreign traditions[citation needed] (like Valentina being celebrated on the Catholic St. Valentine's Day). agiografia completa >> sab … A woman is typically given flowers on her name day by acquaintances, including in the workplace, and the price of flowers often rises around the dates of popular names because of demand. The new Governor, Lord Plumer, recommended liberal concessions to the Maltese. In the case of multiple given names, the child will celebrate only one, usually the first. Gheorghe (St. George), May 21: Sf. However, widespread dissatisfaction with the list prompted the Swedish Academy to compile a new two-name list which was finally accepted and brought into use in 2001. People often receive small gifts on their Onomastico; cakes are also baked. Sette Giugno (from Italian for "Seventh of June") is a Maltese national holiday celebrated annually on 7 June. On Saturday 7 June 1919 the National Assembly was to meet for the second time in the Giovine Malta building. In Latvia, name days (in Latvian "vārda dienas") are settled on certain dates; each day (except for February 29 in a leap year) is a name day. Since the injury was serious, he was lifted by the crowd and carried to Palace square. Meanwhile, in the Chronicle offices, Lieutenant Shields ordered his men outside, since there was an evident smell of gas in the building. In Slovakia name days (Slovak: meniny) are widely celebrated. The riots reflected the unsatisfactory nature of economic and political life in Malta. It is important to note that the troops were not to shoot without being ordered to do so. Petru şi Pavel (St. Peter and Paul), July 20: Sf. Maria (St. Mary), September 9: Sf. Diz.Nomi . San Barnaba. The church promoted the celebration of name days (or rather saints' feast days) over birthdays, as the latter was seen as a pagan tradition. [2], Political developments were also a fundamental cause of the uprising. A few days before the 7 June National Assembly meeting, the Secretary of State for the Colonies had informed Dr. Sceberras that the incoming governor for the islands, Lord Plumer, was to study the situation and report to London with regards to the possibility of giving the Maltese a larger say in the administration of their country. Stephen).[8]. On this day people with names derived from flowers, trees, herbs, etc., celebrate. Flowers are sometimes sold out for popular name days. The Sette Giugno monument, in its original location in Palace Square, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Sette Giugno monument back in St George's Square", "Where should the Sette Giugno monument be placed? were widely celebrated and preferred over birthday celebrations, until after World War II and the advent of Communism. [2] It has been a strong Greek tradition since antiquity for newborn children to be named after one of their grandparents. The N.C.O. Merchants controlling other commodities also made large profits from the war, in spite of price regulations. [1] Such a celebration begins with attendance at the divine services marking that day (in the Russian tradition, the All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy), and usually with a festive party thereafter. Emerologico . Ten soldiers, led by Lieutenant Shields, approached the offices of the Chronicle, which were surrounded by a crowd which then began to throw stones and other objects at the soldiers. Name days are almost as important as birthdays, and those who have the name of that particular saint get celebrated on that day. [6] Traditionally, parents fix the name day of their child at christening, according to the favourite saint in case of different ones (on different days) with the same name, and the child will carry it all along with its life. Name days (called god, n., m., sing.) The police forces had not stopped these attacks, and this played in the hands of the extremist currents in the Assembly.[5]. Basil have their name day on New Year's Day, Anastásios and Anastasía on Easter Sunday, and María and Mários either on the Dormition or the Presentation of Mary, mother of Jesus. The soldiers were posted along the street, facing in both directions. In Greece and Cyprus, a name day (Greek: ονομαστική εορτή, onomastikē eortē, or γιορτή, yiortí, "celebration") is celebrated in a similar way to a birthday, except for expected differences (e.g. Two marines proceeded to arrest him, and when he resisted, a marine ran him through the stomach with a bayonet. The crowd then returned to the front of the Bibliothèque, shouting for the Union Flag to be taken away; it was promptly removed by the men on duty.[7]. Vasile (St. Giugno: Itsenäisyyspäivä (Independence Day) 19. This list was revised in 1993 and reduced to two names on each day. Resultantly, the two currents of thought were also reflected in the crowds outside. However, birthday celebrations are increasingly popular and important, particularly among the younger generations. Simply put, it refers to celebrating a person’s name coinciding with the saint honored on a particular day. Email. Giugno: Juhannusaatto (Midsummer Eve, Friday between 19 June and 25 June) 20. There are different lists for Finnish, Swedish, Sami, and other countries that celebrate name days, though some names are celebrated on the same day in many countries. From the 18th century onwards, names used by the royal family were introduced to the Swedish list of name days, followed by other common names. Ilie (St. Elias), August 15 and September 8: Sf. In 1901 a comprehensive modernisation was made to make the list up to date with current names. Stampa. The name days originate in the list of holidays celebrated in commemoration of saints and martyrs of the church. In Latvia, name days (in Latvian "vārda dienas") are settled on certain dates; each day (except for February 29 in a leap year) is a name day. The crowd proceeded to the Officers' Club, insisting that the club's door had to be closed. The deaths and injuries of so many people did not halt the uprisings. [citation needed] In rural areas as well as among certain strata of town people the custom of celebrating name days lasted longer. The day after the attack, censorship was reinstated for political articles. If someone is named after a saint, then there is a big celebration on his or her name day. It commemorates events which occurred on that day in 1919 when, following a series of riots by the Maltese population, British troops fired into the crowd, killing four. Some of the more important Name days are January 1: Sf. In Germany name days (in German: Namenstag) used to be widely popular in traditionally Catholic southern and western regions, where historically they were more important than birthdays. Although it does not have the official status of the 1901 or older lists, it is now universally used in Sweden. Luigi 21 giugno Luisa 15 marzo Marco 25 aprile Margherita 22 febbraio Maria 1 maggio Marina 18 giugno Mario 19 gennaio Massimo 8 gennaio Maurizio 22 settembre Mauro 15 gennaio Michele 29 settembre Nicola 10 settembre Paola 26 gennaio Pasquale 17 maggio Pietro 29 giugno Raffaele 29 … ", Speech by the deputy speaker of the Maltese Parliament, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sette_Giugno&oldid=977057887, Articles needing additional references from June 2017, All articles needing additional references, Articles with Maltese-language sources (mt), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Russians celebrate name days (именины (imeniny) in Russian) separately from birthdays. ^ Defaced is used solely as a vexillological term. In the aftermath of World War I, with the disruptions in agriculture and industry across the whole of the continent, the Maltese colonial government failed to provide an adequate supply of basic food provisions for the islands. The dockyard workers formed a union in 1916, and in 1917 organised a strike after being offered a ten per cent pay increase which was generally regarded as failing to keep up with the cost of living. [1], The cost of living increased dramatically after the war. Ġużè Bajada was hit near Strada Teatro, and fell on top of the Maltese flag he was carrying. However, the custom of celebrating one's name day is practically unknown in Denmark, and few Danes know when their name day is. To clear a way out, Shields ordered a soldier to shoot low, away from the crowd. Name-days (Macedonian: Именден, Imenden) in North Macedonia are celebrated throughout the history of this country.