Every year on January 23, handwriting day is celebrated all over the world. This unusual holiday was established in 1977, and the initiator of this event was the Association of Manufacturers of Stationery for Writing. The main task was to revive the art of calligraphic handwriting. Thus, the creators wanted to emphasize the importance of handwriting in times of society's refusal to write letters and documents in favor of using computer devices. Many even fear that in a few years handwritten letters will completely disappear from people’s everyday life. The choice of the holiday date is not accidental. On this day in 1737, John Hancock was born, the first person in history to sign the Declaration of American Independence, one of the main documents of the United States. Human handwriting is individual and depends on many factors. This includes mental state, age, character traits, gender, professional activity. All these points are studied by a special science called graphology. Representatives of this profession can accurately identify the characteristic features of the person who wrote the text. Aristotle himself, many centuries ago, suggested that handwriting reflects the true character of people. During the Renaissance, the Italian scientist Baldo dedicated a huge treatise to this topic. The writer Goethe, the poet Lavater and the philosopher Leibniz addressed the issue of determining a person’s character by handwriting. Today, many people resort to the help of graphologists. For example, some companies test potential employees for character and psychological stability based on handwriting style. Young people, with the help of experts, strive to look for ways to use personal abilities, children - to understand the behavior of parents, fathers and mothers - the actions of children. It is noteworthy that handwriting analysis is used in space medicine. Texts written by astronauts during flight are studied with special care by scientists and determine the state of the psyche and nervous system of people at the time of writing. But most often the study of handwriting features is used in the forensic field. This helps law enforcement officials authenticate securities, search for criminals, and much more. Problems of using methods of forensic analysis of writing style are of interest to lawyers, psychiatrists, programmers and specialists of other professions. After all, no person is born with the ability to write. He learns this later, as he grows up. Each of us drew letters as children. During exercises in this direction, automaticity is acquired. And when we write, we don’t think about how exactly to write a certain character. The writing procedure is controlled at a subconscious level.

Determining the cause of a fire or other emergency can be difficult. The investigator has a great responsibility - to find those responsible for violating safety standards, which led to the fire of a forest, residential building or industrial structure. Fire destroys almost all traces of the disaster, so determining its causes is considered the most difficult type of investigation. January 23 is the Day of Investigative Officers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia - a professional holiday rooted in the distant past. In 1928, the Circular of the NKVD and the People's Commissariat of Justice of the RSFSR was issued on granting fire supervision additional powers. According to the document, which came into force on January 23, GPN employees received the right to independently handle fire cases. This is how the specialty “fire investigator” appeared. An employee of the former State Fire Inspectorate, now the Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with experts from the laboratory, identifies the cause of the fire, finds the culprits and classifies the violation as administrative or gives it the status of a criminal offense. The interrogator, in addition to special skills and abilities, must have psychological endurance. Simultaneously with assessing the situation and collecting evidence, the medical officer is required to interrogate witnesses who do not always behave adequately due to the stress they have suffered. After all, a fire is often accompanied by harm to the physical and mental health of people. During a disaster, people and animals die and material assets are destroyed. Often a fire becomes a screen to hide traces of crimes - the destruction of accounting documents, stolen items and even corpses. All this requires great concentration and endurance from the interrogator. It’s not just fellow laboratory assistants who come to the aid of modern specialists. Professionals use the latest equipment, methods and techniques in their activities. Investigators go to the scene of an incident with a toolkit for work and portable fire-forensic laboratories. With their help, for example, the compliance of the level of impregnation of a building structure with safety standards is determined. Investigators evaluate the operation of fire prevention systems, conduct instrumental studies: draw conclusions about the temperature of the flame and its duration based on scale on steel surfaces, and find the source of the fire. Developed intuition, responsibility and observation are the main features of an EMERCOM investigator. His professional responsibilities include not only identifying those responsible for the combustion process getting out of control. Based on the conclusions made by the Ministry of Emergency Situations employees, preventive measures in the field of fire safety are being developed. They help prevent future man-made disasters. Professionals solve today's problems and make a great foundation for the future. Therefore, colleagues and relatives sincerely and from the bottom of their hearts congratulate them on January 23 on the Day of Investigative Officers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation.

Sucked down by the routine of everyday life? Is there a clear lack of positive emotions? Then the time has come to do what you have long dreamed of. On January 23, the roads are clear on the way to making your wildest dreams come true, because Green Light Day falls on this date. The color of grass, trees and other vegetation has a beneficial effect on a person’s state of mind. According to psychologists, green calms and relaxes, gives inner harmony and balance. It can be used to treat various fears and phobias, such as fear of enclosed spaces. Esotericists believe that this color is the heart chakra, symbolizing love, mercy and kindness. Anahata is located between the energy centers responsible for the material and spiritual principles in life. The symbol of this chakra is a mandala lotus with 12 petals, each of which is associated with one of the virtues. Green is a symbol of prosperity and is associated with sustainable growth and development. On January 23, you can safely plan the start of new projects and other professional endeavors. Like a tree putting out shoots from which young foliage emerges, your plans will come true and you will be successful and confident. And, despite the fact that it is winter, and green is associated with the awakening of nature and spring, it is worth trying to do something significant on January 23rd. With the right approach to the matter, there is a high probability of getting the first shoots with the arrival of warmer weather. In the color test of psychotherapist Max Luscher, green is deciphered as a color that dismantles pride, perseverance and determination to act, and is a symbol of firmness and constancy. People who, during diagnosis, chose the shade of foliage and lush grass are distinguished by a desire to improve their lives, concern for their own health and the well-being of others. If you don't have these traits but are sad and depressed, use color to combat stress and negative emotions. Green has a lot of tones: lime, emerald, light green, pistachio, olive, mint and others, which should be actively used in the interior of the house. All of them, to one degree or another, relax and soothe, so they are used to decorate the living room, bedroom and children's room. However, pure green is invigorating and revitalizing. It is no coincidence that it was chosen to designate the permissive traffic light signal. This color encourages movement - the beginning of the journey without fear of encountering obstacles. On January 23, Green Light Day, all doors are open and roads are open. Hurry to your goal before the path is clear and the red light turns on. Appreciate the precious moments of life - feel free to step on the gas and rush towards your dreams!

World Rumor Day is celebrated annually on January 23 by residents of different countries. This is one of the funniest holidays, due to which a lot of controversy arises. Rumors are often associated with negativity because their source is unknown. Despite the fact that they are based on unconfirmed information, they are always quite interesting and actively disseminated in society. All gossip lovers can enjoy this activity to the fullest on January 23rd. On this day, various rumors become the main topic of conversation, especially in the company of best friends. It's no secret that women are much more talkative than men and can discuss their acquaintances for several hours a day. Most often, rumors and gossip affect their personal lives, significant events and the behavior of friends and relatives. Also, representatives of the fair sex love to gossip about shopping and appearance. Surprisingly, technological progress has also influenced the extent to which rumors spread. The accessibility of the media and the use of modern gadgets has led to the fact that the most interesting gossip spreads at great speed throughout the world. Bloggers and other representatives of creative professions often use this to attract attention. Scandalous news or other interesting information that someone is trying to hide for various reasons is often spread in society in the form of rumors. Thanks to this, the author can remain unknown, and there is no need to confirm rumors with facts. People often spread new gossip in order to increase their authority in the team. If the information is later confirmed, the person who told about it will be considered far-sighted and capable of predicting events in advance. Many people trust authoritative interlocutors and are ready to believe even the most incredible and dubious rumors that they spread. In some cases, the scale of dissemination of unconfirmed information is truly surprising. This technique is used as a powerful tool to influence people by some marketers and politicians. However, the law provides for liability for the spread of dangerous and panicky rumors in wartime. Despite all the negative aspects, you can celebrate World Rumor Day on January 23 in a kind way in the company of your best friends or in a warm family circle. You can share new rumors over a delicious dinner and cheer up your interlocutors with funny gossip that will distract them from everyday problems and drab everyday life. The main thing on this day is not to forget the Russian proverb “The earth is full of rumors” and not to immediately take everything said on faith. Men on January 23 often gossip about sports, discussing the careers and personal lives of famous players. In the company of women it is impossible to avoid discussing friends, as well as social networks and news from the fashion world.

The USA is home to many holidays, which often move from regional status to global ones. So, thanks to brewer, engineer and writer Charlie Papazian, National Pie Day appeared on the calendar in the 1970s. His initiative was taken up by the owners of pastry shops and bakeries, as well as ordinary Americans who are proud of the traditions of their cuisine. In honor of the holiday, chefs prepared pies from apples, pumpkin, lemon, lime and pecans, and then treated them to family and friends. Over time, the tradition spread to other countries. January 23, Charlie Papazian's birthday, is World Pie Day. In 1971, Don McLean's song American Pie was first performed. The single became one of the most successful and iconic folk songs in the history of the global music industry. It was no coincidence that the author of the song used in his poems the image of an apple pie - a symbol of traditional American values, all the good things that exist in the USA. Recipes for this popular dish vary from state to state. Thus, in Georgia they bake peach and pecan pie, in Florida they bake key lime pie, which is its official symbol. The state owes its tradition of making Key Lime Pie to the Florida Keys, a network of islands located 25 km from Miami. There are recipes for pies in almost every national cuisine. Thus, in Canada, Tourtière, the calling card of Quebec, is very popular. In addition to this pie with meat filling, Butter tart is also a traditional delicacy. This dessert made of butter, sugar and eggs is one of the dishes of early Canadian cuisine. In France, the national pie is considered to be quiche - a round-shaped dish, the classic recipe of which includes smoked fish, meat, cheese or herbs. The idea of ​​​​preparing Quiche belongs to the Germans, who lived next to the Gauls in Lorraine. In Germany, the most common type of pastry is Stollen - a Christmas pie made from butter dough with raisins, candied fruits and nuts. In the list of top 10 Spanish dishes, Tarta de Santiago comes first. It is believed that the cake made from almonds, sugar and eggs gives a taste of Galicia, one of the provinces located in the north-west of the country. Not a single solemn Slavic feast was complete without a flour culinary product with filling. In Rus', pie has long been a symbol of hospitality, homeliness and prosperity. Newlyweds and guests were greeted with him at the threshold of the hut, he was prepared for matchmaking and funerals. Our ancestors made open or closed pies from meat, fish, mushrooms, vegetables, berries and fruits. The German Adam Olearia, who traveled to Muscovy in 1634, mentions in his notes about a special type of filled cookies, which are fried or baked in cow or vegetable oil. The scientist notes: “Everyone treats their guest with this dish if he intends to receive it well.” Today, like hundreds of years ago, many housewives place a coin or button inside while preparing a pie for good luck. Baking is done on weekdays and on special occasions; recipes for kurniks, pies, kulebyaki and other baked goods are passed down from generation to generation. In honor of World Pie Day on January 23, these and other types of traditional Russian cuisine are prepared.

On January 23 (January 10, old style), according to the folk calendar, the holiday of Gregory the Summer Guide is celebrated. Its name comes from the church's veneration of St. Gregory, who served as bishop in the 4th century of the city of Nissa in what is now Turkey. Gregory was the younger brother of St. Basil the Great, received a good education and knew how to express thoughts eloquently. Thanks to his brother’s guarantee, he earned the rank of Bishop of Nyssa. Being a supporter of the Christian faith, he fought against the Arians. Due to their slander, Gregory lost his position, and he himself lived in exile for several years. The saint returned after the death of the king, and his flock received him with joy. During his service, Gregory distinguished himself with great devotion to the Lord, concern for his flock and defense of Orthodox dogmas. The saint died at an old age. Among the people, the day of Gregory the Summer Marker predicted the coming summer. If frost was observed on haystacks or on the bark of trees, then a cool summer was expected. The wind blowing from the south indicated frequent rains in the summer. If dry snow fell or the sun shone brightly, then a dry summer was expected. The beginning of the drops indicated a hot summer. There was a ritual performed alone on a given day. The peasants walked into the field to a pile of hay, walked around three times and took some hay in their left hands. Then they carried it home and dropped it at the doorstep, reading the plot. These actions helped the owner of the house get rich. The people believed that good spirits lived in the stacks, protecting the bags of grain from rodents and spoilage. To appease them, in the morning they went out into the open field and bowed low. Round freshly baked bread was placed as a gift near the stack. Women on Gregory the Summer Guide resumed household duties after Christmastide. Meat dishes were prepared from previously slaughtered poultry or cattle. It was forbidden to take stove ash and garbage out of the home, so as not to drive away good luck. To feel good, crumbs from cut bread were eaten. The spouses kept an eye on their other half; whoever fell asleep first at night would be the first to die. On the day of Gregory the Summer Guide, the first melting of snow could begin. If there was a lot of snow outside, a good year for grain was predicted. Poor fishing was foreshadowed by the appearance of frost on the fence and posts. A cloudless sky meant the arrival of early spring.

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Orthodox holidays January 23:

On January 23, Orthodox believers celebrate the Day of Remembrance of St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa. The saint is revered as one of the Kapadaki fathers and great teachers of the church. Gregory lived at the turn of the 4th-5th centuries and came from a worthy Christian family. From early childhood he had before him the example of his elder brother, Bishop Basil the Great, and his elder sister, Saint Macrina. Gregory did not manage to receive an excellent education like Vasily, and he was not very religious. While the young man was studying at a pagan school in Caesarea, his family celebrated the feast of the Transfer of the Holy Relics of 40 Martyrs. Gregory was supposed to attend the celebration, but did so without any desire. He listened with annoyance to prayers and chants all night, and in the morning he hurried to leave and fall asleep in one of the gazebos. In a dream, the young man saw himself wanting to enter the garden, but at the entrance there was a guard of warriors in shining light robes. The guards did not allow Gregory to pass, threatening punishment, and only one of them stood up for the unfortunate man. Since then, the future saint has taken up constant reading and study of Holy Scripture and Christian literature. While Gregory does not yet see himself among the sacred brethren, he marries and becomes a teacher of rhetoric. But soon, under the influence of his family, he went to the monastery founded by Basil the Great, and later was appointed bishop of the insignificant town of Nissa. Despite his efforts in fulfilling his duties, the new bishop became a victim of intrigue, was accused of embezzling church money and was taken into custody. Gregory managed to escape, he spends several years in wanderings and is restored to his rights only with the arrival of the new emperor. Soon the Bishop of Nyssa had to leave his diocese on the occasion of the death of brother Vasily, and a little later of sister Macrina. During his absence, Nyssa was infiltrated by the Arian heresy, which Gregory would have to fight upon his return. He writes many theological works, attends church councils and defends the tenets of the true faith. His works and activities are distinguished by honesty, intransigence and his own view of generally accepted things, as a result of which he was not in honor among the highest dignitaries. Having visited the holy land, Gregory expressed doubt about the need for such an undertaking for a Christian and declared that a change of place cannot bring God closer. And then at the Council in Constantinople he voiced his attitude towards pilgrimage. Another speech by the saint about the Divinity of the Holy Spirit and the Son became significant. After the death of Gregory, his ascetic work remained in the form of Christian philosophical literature, explaining many church postulates.

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