April 23, 2027Romanian
St. George the Great Martyr
Gheorghe, George, Georgeta, Georgiana, Gina, Geta, Gigi, Gicu, & Girel
What is celebrated
One of the biggest Romanian name days. St. George also marks the start of the pastoral summer in the folk calendar.
How it is celebrated
Calls start in the morning. A large meal, often outdoors if the weather allows — it is the first proper spring celebration.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓Wine
- ✓Odd-numbered flowers for a Georgeta or Gina
- ✓Something for the barbecue
What to avoid
- ✕Flowers in even numbers
- ✕Forgetting that the women's forms celebrate too
Name variants and diminutives
GheorgheGeorgeGeorgetaGeorgianaGinaGetaGigiGicuGirel
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