June 24, 2027Romanian
Nativity of St. John the Baptist (Sânziene)
Sânziana, Ioan, & Ioana
What is celebrated
A Christian feast layered over a pre-Christian midsummer one. Wreaths are woven from sânziene flowers.
How it is celebrated
In villages wreaths are thrown onto rooftops for luck. Anyone named Sânziana celebrates, and some Ions are wished again.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓Wild flowers
- ✓Honey
What to avoid
- ✕Flowers in even numbers
Name variants and diminutives
SânzianaIoanIoana
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