January 7, 2027Romanian
Synaxis of St. John the Baptist
Ion, Ioan, Ioana, Ionel, Ionela, Ionuț, Ionica, Nuți, Jean, Oana, Iancu, & Nelu
What is celebrated
The largest name day in Romania. Ion and its derivatives are the most common names in the country, so on 7 January millions of people celebrate at once.
How it is celebrated
You call in the morning, people drop by unannounced, and the table stays laid all day. An Ion who gets no calls on 7 January notices immediately.
What people say
La mulți ani!
What is given
- ✓Wine or good țuică
- ✓An odd-numbered bouquet for an Ioana
- ✓Something for the table
What to avoid
- ✕Flowers in even numbers — those are only for funerals
- ✕A group message to every Ion you know
Name variants and diminutives
IonIoanIoanaIonelIonelaIonuțIonicaNuțiJeanOanaIancuNelu
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