The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the day the Archangel Gabriel brought Mary the good news of the Savior's birth. The Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrate it on March 25. In folk belief, spring finally defeats winter on this day and birds return from the south. Here you will find Annunciation wishes: short, religious, folk, for family and mothers, plus poems.

For the next spring holidays, see Palm Sunday wishes and Easter wishes.

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Short Annunciation wishes

Happy Annunciation! May your life bring only good news.
Happy Feast of the Annunciation! Peace, light and hope to you.
Happy Annunciation! May spring bring you joy and new strength.
Happy Annunciation! May the Mother of God protect your family.
Happy Annunciation! Good news and bright days.
Happy holiday! May spring bloom in your heart and love reign in your home.
Happy Annunciation! May your most sincere dreams come true.
Happy holiday! Faith, hope, love and warmth.
Happy Annunciation! May every day bring reasons to rejoice.
Happy Feast of the Annunciation! May the Lord bless you and your loved ones.

Religious greetings

Happy Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary! May God's grace fill your heart with peace and joy.
Happy Annunciation! Like the Virgin Mary, may we accept God's will with trust.
Happy Annunciation! May the good news of salvation warm your soul.
Happy holiday! May the Most Holy Mother of God pray for you and your family.

Folk traditions and wishes

A Ukrainian saying goes: "On the Annunciation, even a bird does not build its nest." People tried not to work on this day, and in some places birds were released for luck and health. So people wish each other rest, spring and lightness.

Happy Annunciation! May spring come to every home and birds bring good news.
Happy holiday! May this day be true rest and a celebration for your soul.
Happy Annunciation! May life be as light as a spring breeze.

Wishes for family and friends

Friends, happy Annunciation! May your families be full of harmony and warmth.
Happy Annunciation, my dear ones! May spring bring health and the holiday bring joy.
Happy holiday! May your home always be filled with good news.
Happy Annunciation! May every dream come true.

Wishes for mothers and women

Mom, happy Annunciation! You are the best news in my life. May the Mother of God keep you safe.
Happy Annunciation! May every mother feel love and support.
Happy Annunciation! Wishing you happiness, healthy children and warmth in your family.
Dear women, happy holiday! May your tenderness and strength protect your loved ones.

Annunciation poems

The Annunciation brings good news,
Spring arrives in brighter hues.
May hope and joy fill every heart
And every day be a fresh start.

The birds bring spring on gentle wings,
The sun shines bright on all things.
May the Holy Virgin bless
Your home with peace and happiness.

Flowers for the Annunciation

Light spring bouquets suit the Annunciation: white roses, tulips, lilies. Flowers will especially touch a mother or grandmother. For words for moms, see Mother's Day wishes and Women's Day wishes.

25 white roses — a bright bouquet for the Annunciation

More options are in the white flowers, tulips and flowers for mom sections.

Rainbow tulip by piece — Rainbow tulips — a spring mood for the holiday

FAQ

When is the Annunciation celebrated in Ukraine?

On March 25, under the Revised Julian calendar adopted by the OCU and UGCC in 2023. It used to fall on April 7.

What should you not do on the Annunciation?

By folk tradition, people avoided physical work on this day — "even a bird does not build its nest." The Church emphasizes prayer and good deeds above all.

What is a short Annunciation greeting?

"Happy Annunciation! May your life bring only good news."

In autumn there is another great feast — see our Nativity of the Theotokos wishes.

The winter feast that welcomes spring — our Candlemas wishes.

Spring is welcomed already on 1 March — first day of spring wishes.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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