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ˈname day N

god m

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If someone is named after a saint, then there is a big celebration on his or her name day. en.wikipedia.org

You can also find the name day in the header of daily newspapers. en.wikipedia.org

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. en.wikipedia.org

Several name day lists existed after 1972, when the old name day calendar lost its official status. en.wikipedia.org

Even though celebration of the name day is less usual than celebrating birthday, the name day is more often congratulated by broader number of acquaintances. en.wikipedia.org

It is normal to come to a name day celebration without an invitation. en.wikipedia.org

Some calendars contain name days, but usually one must buy a special name day calendar. en.wikipedia.org

People celebrate their name day (svtek or more formally jmeniny) on the date corresponding to their own given name. en.wikipedia.org

A bottle of alcohol is a common gift for men on their name day. en.wikipedia.org

On her name day, the girl goes to her godmothers house with cakes to treat her. en.wikipedia.org

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