April 25, 2027RomanianMovable feast
Palm Sunday
Florin, Florina, Florentina, Florentin, Viorel, Viorica, Camelia, Narcisa, Crina, Brândușa, Margareta, Trandafir, Lăcrămioara, Iris, Violeta, & Rodica
This date moves each year with the Orthodox Easter cycle.
What is celebrated
The Sunday before Orthodox Easter. It is the name day of every flower name — one of the largest of the year, and the only one that falls on a different date annually.
How it is celebrated
Blessed willow branches are brought home from church. Those celebrating get calls all day, and meals are large even though it is still Lent.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓Flowers — odd numbers, always
- ✓A potted plant
- ✓Lenten sweets
What to avoid
- ✕Flowers in even numbers
- ✕Meat at the table — most people are still fasting
- ✕Assuming the date — it changes every year
Name variants and diminutives
FlorinFlorinaFlorentinaFlorentinViorelVioricaCameliaNarcisaCrinaBrândușaMargaretaTrandafirLăcrămioaraIrisVioletaRodica
Never miss this one again
BeNice tells you three days ahead, explains what is celebrated, and writes the message in the right tone.
One email when we launch. No newsletter, no sharing.