On December 27, Russia annually celebrates Rescuer Day. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fire departments, municipal and private services, volunteers of public voluntary rescue organizations celebrate their professional holiday. On December 26, 1995, B. N. Yeltsin, in honor of the creation of the rescue corps in 1990, signed a decree establishing December 27 as Rescuer Day. In connection with the growing man-made problems in the country and natural disasters, there is an urgent need to create such a structure for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations. In the event of dangerous incidents, rescuers are the first to come to the rescue. The profession of a rescuer is very labor-intensive and dangerous. They work in difficult conditions, often putting their lives at risk to save people. Emergencies that require immediate intervention happen everywhere. Domestic gas explosions, accidents and fires at enterprises, releases of radioactive and other chemicals into the atmosphere, road accidents, floods, hurricanes, and any incidents leading to serious consequences are the usual workplace of a Russian rescuer. Employees of rescue organizations have saved hundreds of thousands of lives on land and water, and countless search operations. Our Motherland is under the vigilant control of employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and other rescue teams around the clock. All employees of the structure, regardless of positions and ranks, take part in the festive events on December 27. Veterans and students of specialized educational institutions who are still preparing to join the ranks of selfless people take part in the celebrations. This is a very solemn and important holiday in the life of every employee. On this day, new positions are distributed, awards for heroism and courage are presented, and extraordinary titles are awarded to those who have especially distinguished themselves in service. The title of “Honored Rescuer of the Russian Federation” is especially valuable. Outstanding employees are awarded government certificates and diplomas. Congratulations from officials, programs and films dedicated to the difficult work of rescuers are broadcast on television and radio. Holiday concerts are taking place. December 27 is not a day off, so many celebrate the holiday in their usual place, however, in the evening, tables are set in cafes and restaurants, and the heroes of our time accept congratulations from colleagues, family and friends. Rescuer Day of the Russian Federation is a day of honoring people who work to the limit to save human life and the environment.

December 27 - International Day of Anti-Epidemic Preparedness is a new holiday that appeared quite recently and literally before our eyes. It has been celebrated since 2020. The reason for establishing the date was the new and unprecedented threat to humanity that the world faced in 2019 - COVID-19. The pandemic has shown how vulnerable we all are to a common enemy and how strongly interconnected different countries are in the modern world. The coronavirus infection has not only become one of the global problems of our time, but has also supplanted them and forced the whole world to temporarily focus on itself. This happened thanks to: • high speed of spread of a new infection across the planet; • a previously unknown global problem (we have encountered outbreaks of infectious diseases before, but never before have they taken such a scale); • a record number of victims around the world, the severity of the consequences for the health of those who have recovered; • constant the emergence of new strains of coronavirus infection requiring new measures;• the crisis of the health care systems of almost all countries facing the pandemic;• the dire consequences faced by the world economy, as well as the economies of individual countries and regions;• damage caused to the long-term socio-economic development of various states A new disease that could not be eradicated at the initial stage led to the declaration of a pandemic. It became obvious that the world community was completely unprepared for such a threat. The epidemic spread quickly and led to serious consequences that probably affected every modern person. But in this way we know exactly what large-scale epidemics threaten in the future: • the actual collapse of healthcare systems caused by their critical overload; • disruption of global production and supply chains (provoked by restrictions on the movement of people and goods, coupled with the fact that the economies of different regions and countries are closely connected); • a strong destructive impact on the economies of states (in The economies of the poorest and most undeveloped countries are the ones most affected). The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the urgent need to build strong health systems that can reach all vulnerable populations or people in vulnerable situations. In the absence of proper efforts by the international community, future epidemics may surpass previous ones in their intensity and severity of consequences. That is why it is necessary to improve the quality of basic education and the level of public awareness of epidemiological threats, to provide conditions for the exchange of scientific knowledge and best practices in the treatment of infectious diseases and countering epidemics. Educational programs and greater funding for existing scientific programs are needed. To successfully combat epidemics, international cooperation is required, which will make it possible to quickly and comprehensively respond to threats, no matter in which part of the planet they arise. Therefore, on the day of anti-epidemic preparedness, the UN General Assembly calls on all countries to take measures to consolidate efforts in the fight against the pandemic and mitigate its consequences. Educating the population is also of utmost importance. After all, the consequences of the epidemic depend on the willingness of each citizen to comply with restrictive measures. Therefore, it is necessary to explain to people the importance and necessity of the vaccination campaign, self-isolation, restrictions on movement, and the mask regime.

The ability to seduce is a talent that not every person can boast of. In order to achieve their goal, seducers use various psychological tricks and techniques. Giacomo Casanovo is considered a recognized master in the amorous game, famous for centuries. The literary character Don Juan also possessed his talents. December 27th is Seduction Day. This funny holiday is designed to help those who dream of acquiring a host of fans master the science of seduction. In honor of Seduction Day, seminars and master classes are held on the psychology of relationships between people. Experts provide advice on creating optimal conditions for communication with representatives of the opposite sex. After attending trainings held in honor of the holiday, patients of psychologists begin to behave openly and feel more confident. They get rid of complexes, indecision and shyness that prevented them from creating a couple or establishing relationships with an existing partner. Seduction strategies include talking, short-term behavioral strategies, and nonverbal communication. There are entire communities of pick-up artists on the Internet discussing methods and tactics of seduction that can turn the head of even a woman experienced in personal relationships. For such men, seduction becomes a hobby, with the help of which they develop the hearts of gullible ladies. Most pick-up artists are proficient in neurolinguistic programming techniques and behave quite cynically, so their attitude towards women is criticized. The funny holiday Seduction Day has nothing to do with such individuals. The ability to charm your interlocutor is an important component of the success of business negotiations. Many people are fixated on their shortcomings and are not ready to open up to others, which greatly hinders them in their professional activities. Therefore, the talent of a seducer is relevant not only for the love sphere of life. A charming employee will move up the career ladder faster than his gloomy and unsociable colleague. More members will vote for a charming and sociable candidate for the post of head of the club than for a dull and unsmiling candidate. Seduction Day, which is celebrated annually on December 27, was established not so much for the sake of mastering the science of seduction, but for the sake of self-development and emancipation of a person. Confident people who learn positive vibrations achieve their goals faster, be it in their personal life or professional life. The holiday is aimed at overcoming oneself and internal barriers in order to achieve harmony with the outside world.

December 27 - Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day is a holiday loved by many. The idea originated in China, where paper was invented. It is believed that this happened in the 2nd century AD, and then the invention spread throughout the world. It was paper that greatly facilitated the opportunity for creativity, although people had previously made attempts to decorate their homes. In Rus', bark was taken for these cases. As a rule, birch bark was taken as a basis. Its properties are very similar to paper, and local craftsmen learned to create boxes and other decorations on which complex patterns were applied. Subsequently, when paper was invented in China, people began to show their craving for creativity using this pliable material, but cutting patterns out of it turned out to be no less difficult than creating masterpieces on birch bark. Yes, it requires a lot of concentration, the ability to act carefully, a good eye, and logical thinking. This activity is fascinating in its own way, and the payoff from it is great, which is why, on the eve of the Christmas and New Year holidays, on many windows you can see miniature or even impressive snowflakes, which best emphasize the festive New Year's surroundings. The art of cutting snowflakes from paper quickly spread throughout the world thanks to the Silk Road. Immediately from China it penetrated into Japan and other countries in the Asian region. The Japanese especially liked art, and in some ways they were even ahead of the Chinese pioneers. In Japan, entire festivals are held, competitions are organized dedicated to the creation of snowflakes, other paper figures and other elastic materials. The idea of ​​such creativity has taken root in Russia and other countries. This is also explained by the fact that paper allows you to create real masterpieces. You can cut out dozens and hundreds of snowflakes that will not be similar to each other. Also, cutting out snowflakes from paper is considered good psychotherapy. This creativity relieves stress, it allows one to calm down and is even believed to banish insomnia, giving a person a restful sleep. There are many ways you can celebrate Paper Snowflake Cutting Day in a fun and creative way. But the main message should be creativity. Often, educational institutions hold competitions dedicated to this day. It is known that it is children and adolescents who show the greatest interest in this activity. And yet, no one forbids carved snowflakes to be painted, combined with other decorative elements, or plated with silver, imitating a snow cover. The virtual network Internet has made a huge contribution to the spread of the holiday. There are many professionals who post their creations and even develop master classes teaching this art. It’s difficult to say who exactly came up with the idea of ​​creating a holiday dedicated to cutting snowflakes out of paper, but the idea, apparently, took root. It is quite logical that the holiday is celebrated on the eve of the New Year. Sometimes such snowflakes are given to loved ones to congratulate them on the upcoming holidays. They are even presented just like that, without any reason, in order, for example, to support a person morally, to wish him happiness or to express sympathy. Of course, cutting out snowflakes takes on a special meaning in winter, because nature itself encourages creativity. Gradually, the holiday is becoming more and more popular; creative people around the world celebrate it by sharing amazing photos of their elegant snow creations on the Internet.

The popular Soviet cartoon directed by N. Lerner, released in 1981, tells about the life of devils, which is diametrically different from the way of life of people. Viewers watch with interest the plot of “Topsy-Turvy,” where good and evil have swapped places, and at school children receive “A’s” for minor dirty tricks. Playing pranks, turning everything upside down and even inside out, is allowed once a year for everyone, regardless of age, in honor of a funny celebration. December 27th is Topsy-Turvy Day. The holiday allows you to become inattentive and absent-minded for a while. On December 27, people allow themselves various liberties, from wearing clothes inside out to everyday duties that are performed exactly the opposite. A topsy-turvy day is a great opportunity to mix up your left shoe with your right, put on socks from different pairs and walk down the street backwards or even on your hands. Our ancestors used clothing to heal and neutralize magical attacks. According to popular beliefs, underwear or a shirt, worn inside out under a certain spell, protected the owner from the evil eye and damage. Unintentionally wearing clothes topsy-turvy foreshadowed trouble, including a beating. In this case, the item had to be taken off and trampled on, and then put on again in a shirt, dress, camisole or other item of clothing. Rituals associated with clothing are still used today in various psychotraining methods. The esoteric technique of Simoron, which helps in creating a positive attitude, includes the expression: “Clothes inside out are a magical bait.” The correct psychological attitude of a person into things topsy-turvy is able to overcome any superstition and neutralize the negative program. Under Ivan the Terrible, boyars who were disliked by the Tsar, who were decided to be imprisoned or executed, were first subjected to public ridicule. Shivorot in Ancient Rus' was a part of the attire of representatives of the upper classes - a beautiful collar embroidered with silver and gold threads. At that time, it was one of the symbols of the boyar’s belonging to the nobility. By order of the king, the offending nobleman, with his clothes turned inside out, including his collar, was put on a horse facing backwards and paraded around the city to the hooting of the crowd. Despite this history of the origin of the phraseological unit, there is no negative attitude towards the expression “topsy-turvy” and wearing things inside out. Therefore, the funny celebration celebrated on December 27 is overgrown with fun celebration traditions and rituals. Get up on the wrong foot in the morning, mix up your slippers and put on your clothes inside out! There is no need to be afraid that life will go topsy-turvy from these cute pranks. On the contrary, Topsy-Turvy Day will give joy and fun to those who like to play pranks, and will make them look at the world with different eyes.

On December 27, all Catholic people honor the memory of the Apostle John. John of Zebedee was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. The Savior loved him very much for his boundless devotion and purity. John was born into a simple family from Galilee. His father Zavedey made his living as a fisherman. John and his brother Jacob often helped their father fish. It was precisely this business that Christ found them doing. Hearing the words of Jesus, John did not doubt for a second that this was the Savior who came into the world to save the people from their sins. Jesus called the brothers to follow him and preach to people about salvation, and they immediately left their work and followed the Teacher. John followed Jesus almost everywhere, listened to his sermons, and saw the miracles he performed. And when the time came for Christ to suffer for human sins, it was John, as his beloved disciple, who entrusted the care of his mother Mary. John fulfilled his Teacher's request. During Mary’s life, he never left Jerusalem; he took care of her as if he were his own mother. When she was gone, he, by fate, went to Asia Minor to preach to people about the great love of God. Together with a disciple named Prochorus, who followed him, they founded the famous early Christian community in Ephesus. When the persecution of Christian communities began, John was imprisoned and brought to Rome for trial. Having been sentenced to death, the apostle was given poison to drink. But John, before drinking the poisonous substance, offered a prayer to the Lord and the poison did not harm him at all. After this, John showed his enemies another miracle, emerging unharmed from a cauldron in which oil was boiling. Those who wanted John dead saw that they were unable to harm him and imprisoned him on the island of Patmos. Having served his imprisonment, the apostle returned to Ephesus, where he continued to preach to the people about salvation. There he wrote his “Gospel of John.” John was the only disciple who fully understood and accepted his Savior and loved him with all his heart. For this, the Lord granted him his mercy. John was the only one of Christ’s apostles who lived to a ripe old age and did not die a martyr’s death.

A visit to a circus or zoological park provides the opportunity to see animals from around the world living in the wild. Captivity is practiced not so much to show visitors lions, elephants, bears, foxes and monkeys, but for scientific study, conservation and reproduction of the population. Communicating with animals and birds, observing their habits and lifestyle broadens your horizons, helps you achieve inner harmony and balance. In order to increase people's interest in nature reserves and zoos, Visit The Zoo Day was established, which is celebrated every year on December 27. Keeping animals in captivity has been practiced since ancient Egypt. Only representatives of the highest nobility could afford to maintain a living corner. Alexander the Great, the Jewish king Solomon and the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar had menageries. Traces of the oldest known zoo, found by archaeologists in Egypt, date back to around 3500 BC. The remains of animals from private menageries were also found in excavations carried out in China and Italy. The first zoo in the modern sense was opened in 1793 in Paris. The appearance of a menagerie accessible to wide sections of society was one of the manifestations of the Enlightenment. People wanted to expand their horizons of knowledge, incl. by studying the anatomy of animals and observing their behavior. In Great Britain, the first zoo, the basis of whose collection was the royal menagerie, was opened in the City of London in 1828. The institution became available for visiting by city residents in 1847. In Rus', for a long time it was practiced to organize gardens with exotic animals on royal estates. The protected forests of the ancient Russian princes were adjacent to lands where birds and animals were bred for hunting. Peter I loved to order exotic animals from abroad, which were brought and settled in the Summer Garden. At that time, in St. Petersburg one could see elephants walking along the city streets, which was daily entertainment for the townspeople. The animals walked aimlessly along the street, looking around. This pastime gave rise to the appearance of the verb “loiter” in the language. The first permanent zoo in Rus' was opened in Moscow in February 1864. More than 300 specimens of its animals were donated by city residents “sympathetic to the cause of acclimatization.” The symbol of the Moscow Zoo, which still operates today, is the wild cat Manul. A year later, a similar institution was opened in St. Petersburg. Today there are about 50 zoos in Russia. Both children and adults love to visit them. There are petting zoos and living areas in almost every city in the Russian Federation. In them, animals that roam freely in enclosures, and are not locked up, can be touched, picked up and fed. A similar opportunity is provided by safari parks and farmsteads open to visitors. “Go to the Zoo” Day encourages you to become familiar with wildlife and enjoy communication with our little brothers.

According to the folk calendar, December 27 (December 14) is Filimonov Day. Its origin is connected with the Orthodox date of honoring the memory of Saint Philemon, as well as the martyrs Apollonius, Arian, Theotichos, who gave their lives for faith in Jesus Christ. In the 4th century, Christians were persecuted; they were tortured for refusing to accept paganism. The reader Apollonius fell under such torture. Fearing death, he bribed the prisoner Philemon for four gold pieces, demanding that he dress in his clothes and make a sacrifice to pagan idols. During the sacrifice, Philemon received the blessing of the Lord, he believed in Christ and openly declared it. Apollonius matured from Philemon’s act and went out to face torture. After severe torture, both their heads were cut off. The ruler Arian, who executed them, suffered from an eye disease, but after receiving divine healing at the graves of the martyrs, he converted to Christianity. Having learned about what had been done, the emperor ordered Arian to be tortured along with his four guards, among whom was Theotikh. The sufferers were then sewn into a bag and thrown into the sea to drown.

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Orthodox holidays on December 27: