It so happened that some days off in our country are usually divided not only into state or religious, but also into men's and women's holidays.
How to relate to this fact is everyone’s choice, nevertheless, in spite of everything, he has a place to be. You must admit that we cannot but congratulate our dear grandfathers, husbands, sons and grandchildren on February 23, but March 8 is a women's holiday when gifts and flowers are already presented to the beautiful half of humanity.
Do you want to amaze the surrounding ladies with your erudition or surprise with the originality of a gift on a day that is generally considered the most common in our country? Then check out the materials in this article.
We want the reader to know that International Women's Day can be celebrated more than once a year. Why? The thing is that if you want, you should surprise your daughter on Japanese Girls' Day, congratulate your grandmother with the British, or give a modest bouquet to a woman at the counter according to a specific, this time Guinean, calendar of special events. Well, as they say, there would be a reason.
Section 1. Women's holidays of the planet. general information
Today it is known that in almost all countries of the world there is at least one special day of the year dedicated only to women, i.e. our beloved grandmothers, mothers, aunts, sisters and daughters. This fact cannot but rejoice. Although, of course, each of these days has its own traditions and is celebrated independently of others like him.
In our country, the main women's holiday is, of course, on March 8th. Although, unfortunately, not everyone knows that it is celebrated not only in our state, but the history of its occurrence is now remembered only by the most well-read Russian.
Section 2. The eighth of March is an unchanging women's holiday
Having gone deep into history, we learn that initially this holiday date was established to assert some kind of equality between women and men. However, over time, people, foundations and traditions changed, which means it is not surprising that Women's Day, the holiday of March 8, acquired new colors and meanings. Now at the very beginning of spring we celebrate not only the arrival of the most beautiful time of the year, but also the celebration of attention and tenderness for a woman, her beauty and spiritual wisdom.
But historically, this was the case. At the 2nd International Conference of Women Working in Different Sectors of Both Industry and Science, in 1910, Klara Zetkin, one of the leaders of the German Social Democrats, suggested celebrating the same occasion in all countries, namely Women's Day, March 8.
There is an opinion that the prerequisite was a kind of "March of empty pots", organized by New York textile workers in 1857 on that day.
The UN officially established the holiday only in 1975.
Since then, March 8 (International Women's Day) has forever become the date of all the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, personifying decades of women's struggle for equality, development, justice and peace.
Section 3. Girls' Party in Japan
In the Land of the Rising Sun, Women's Day is a holiday that falls on the third day of the third month.
And this choice is far from accidental, because it was then that the beginning of the flowering of peaches or, as it is also called, a real celebration of girls is celebrated.
A lot of traditions are connected with it. Young girls on this day wear very beautiful and elegant kimonos, jewelry and go for tea, thereby learning etiquette, conducting conversations, concepts of femininity and grooming.
Section 4. American Mother's Day
A few decades ago in the United States, a public activist named J. Ward proposed celebrating Mother’s Day in the struggle for peace in the fifth month of the year . True, just her initiative did not receive the necessary support, but a later proposal by teacher A. Jarvins to celebrate simply Mother’s Day was approved and accepted by the society with great pleasure.
The holiday was officially established and scheduled for the first Saturday of May of each year.
Section 5. Guinean Market Moms Day
As we have already seen, women's parties are very diverse in their nature, time, and traditions.
And here is another confirmation of this. Guinea's Women's Day is celebrated almost at the very end of summer, namely August 27th.
It was founded in honor of the riot of saleswomen and was called very unexpectedly - Day of Market Moms. Why is that? The thing is that it was on August 27, 1977 that the female saleswomen rebelled and protested against price increases.
Section 6. Grandmothers Day
In France, in March of each year, a very warm and infinitely kind family holiday is celebrated, which eventually acquired the status of a national one.
This is Grandma's Day. All the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity who have already managed to get such an honorary status, preen that day, put on their best dresses and jewelry and wait for relatives to visit them. Solemn events can take place both at home in a close family circle, and in a cozy cafe, a nearby bar or even a luxurious restaurant. The choice is all the culprits of the holiday itself.
In the evening, they prefer to drink liquor in the company of girlfriends, gossiping, having fun and listening to their favorite music. Sometimes such events end with dances and festive fireworks, arranged by caring grandchildren.
By the way, it should be noted that in French shops and travel agencies for Grandma's Day, women who are already 55 years old and over are offered huge discounts.
Section 7. Ginaikratia Festival in Greece
March 8 is a women's holiday, habitually celebrated in Russia, but charming residents of the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea enjoy such an event two months earlier, namely January 8. In Greece, this is a whole festival called Ginaikratia.
Special honor is given to the oldest woman present. The festival is held in the two settlements of Nea Petra and Monoclisia, where dressed beauties come from all over the country at this time.
The powers that be, according to tradition, are cleaned, cooked and looked after by children on this day, and all the cafes and bars are filled only by women.
By the way, we note one funny feature. If tipsy women see a man on the street on January 8, they will usually pour cold water on him, despite the fact that it’s winter in the yard.
Section 8. Interesting and Unusual Facts
Women's holidays in the world are very diverse, but we will try to talk about the most original. For example, one of them comes in Germany. It begins on November 11th at 11.11 hours. Women begin to storm the buildings of local authorities, thereby asserting their authority.
The beautiful half of humanity is doing everything it wants, and cutting off ties to its superiors has become a favorite pastime for women that day. And this is far from all. Ladies that day can stop cars right on the road, paint their lips for men and do everything so that the life of the stronger half becomes much harder at least for a day. In response to these pranks, men can only laugh.
In Japan, parents must give their daughters dolls. These toys subsequently serve as a charm for girls, supposedly taking on all the diseases and troubles that can happen to girls. By the way, these dolls are not allowed to be kept in sight and you need to hide them immediately after the holiday. The Japanese legend says that if a girl does not clean her doll for a long time, then she is a bad mistress and will not marry for a very long time.
In France, the power of women, and unmarried women, comes on November 25th. On this day, the French celebrate the so-called Day of All Unmarried. Previously, Saint Catherine was considered the patroness of girls in France, and ladies had to decorate her statues that day, wearing cute hats on them. Now, many-colored hats are worn by unmarried French women themselves, thereby giving a sign that they are still free.
The country where the largest number of women's days is celebrated is the United States. They celebrate Women's Equality Day, Business Ladies Day, American Sisters Day, and, of course, Mother’s Day that has taken root in our country.