What is Your Name Day?

What is a Name Day?

A name day is a tradition in many cultures where individuals celebrate the feast day of the saint or religious figure after whom they are named. In many Christian traditions, each day of the year is associated with the feast day of a particular saint or martyr. People who are named after a saint celebrate their name day on that saint's feast day.

Unlike a birthday, which is the anniversary of a person's birth, a name day is tied to the religious calendar and the saints' feast days. The specific saints and the dates associated with name days can vary among different cultures and denominations within Christianity.

Celebrating a name day often involves well-wishing, giving small gifts, and sometimes hosting gatherings or parties with friends and family. In some cultures, the importance and manner of celebrating name days can be as significant as or even more important than celebrating birthdays. Name days are particularly common in countries with a strong Christian influence, and the customs surrounding them can vary widely.

What is your name day?

(enter first official name, not nickname. Have collection of names to pick from. If not available, congratulate and offer to pick a saint of their choosing to be their name day: based on patron saint, for example, by entering their profession)