Without trade it is impossible to imagine life on Earth. This industry is developing and improving from century to century, from year to year. The main task of trade workers is to meet the needs of the population for goods and services. For people serving the population and working in this area, the holiday does not have a specific date; it is celebrated on the 4th Saturday of July. The history of the holiday is as follows: for the first time this day began to be celebrated in 1966, but for some reason, it was still not possible to decide on the date of the celebration. In 1988, it was moved from the fourth Sunday in July to the third Sunday in March. And only in 2013, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of May 7, the holiday finally found its own calendar day, namely, the fourth Saturday of July. Most people, when they mention the phrase “trade worker,” imagine a portly saleswoman behind the counter. However, this area is very vast. In addition to the counter and various retail outlets, workers in this area provide, store and place inventory, study the market situation, conduct research on demand and competitive offers... The work of housing and communal services employees also relates to the field of trade, where services are sold, such as maintenance of elevators, ventilation, communications, repair work and cleaning of premises... Means of providing electricity and water supply, equally with water and electricity, are goods and also belong to sphere of trade. It would seem that working in trade does not require special knowledge, but this is not the case. In order to work in this industry, you must first graduate from either a university or a secondary specialized educational institution, although it is difficult to find certified specialists in the markets. In Russia, this day is celebrated by specialists who ensure the sale of goods and services behind the counter and at cash registers, at food outlets and in retail stores, wherever there is a demand for services in this area. They often celebrate not only with colleagues, but also with relatives and friends in a joint festive feast. As a rule, the top officials of the state make official statements at the holiday. During the celebration, the best employees receive certificates and valuable gifts. And a few - for their great contribution to the development of forms and methods of trade - are awarded the title of Honored Trade Worker of the Russian Federation.

Since 2014, World Brain Day has been celebrated annually on July 22. Events held on this date are aimed at drawing attention to the health of one of the most important organs of the human central nervous system. World Brain Day was established on the initiative of the British World Federation of Neurologists, which includes more than 120 medical associations from around the world. Incredible, but true: The brain interprets seasickness as a result of poisoning the body. This is why nausea and vomiting occur when motion sickness occurs. The Federation of Neurologists develops an annual agenda related to brain health, which determines the themes of the events held on July 22. Thus, in 2015, special attention was paid to the prevention and treatment of epilepsy, in 2019 - migraine, a chronic disease that is accompanied by severe headaches. During World Brain Day, forums, meetings and conferences are held in many countries for both specialists in the field of neurology and people without medical education. Educational activities are carried out with the help of posters, booklets and other means of visual propaganda of the population. Incredible, but true: During the day, a person has up to 70 thousand thoughts running through his head. Thinking and other types of mental stress do not tire the brain. It is not the long-term solution of any problem that leads to his overload and fatigue, but an emotional reaction to the problem. A person’s cognitive abilities (memory, thinking and attention) deteriorate not only with age or in the presence of pathologies, but also due to insufficient mental load. And although the brain is not a muscle that requires constant training, maintaining its tone is extremely important for sensory perception of the surrounding world, communication with other people, emotional and sensory response. To do this, you must follow the recommendations of neurologists. 1. Regular mental stress. Thanks to it, new neurons are formed that help coordinate the brain’s work of all vital functions. 2. Playing sports. The rush of blood to both hemispheres contributes to its saturation with oxygen and glucose and the formation of new vessels. 3. Organization of drinking regime, because The brain is 73% water. 4. Proper nutrition. The intake of beneficial substances contained in food (vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids) into the body can delay the onset of dementia in old age. 5. Quitting tobacco and alcohol. Smoking leads to oxygen starvation of the brain and deterioration of its cognitive functions. The consequence of drinking alcoholic beverages is the death of neurons and a decrease in the density of gray matter. 6. Minimum stress. An overabundance of strong emotional reactions leads to pressure changes, scars and blockage of blood vessels in the head. 7. Night rest. The deep sleep phase allows our “computer” to fully recover and reboot. 8. Active social life. Constant communication with people trains the brain and helps avoid depression and stress. 9. Prevention of obesity, diabetes and hypertension, which negatively affect cognitive function, leading to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Incredible but true: A person’s love can be seen on an MRI of the brain. In this state, its areas responsible for the production of dopamine, the pleasure hormone, are activated. The brain does not stop working, even when a person is sleeping, fainting or in a coma. The viability of all body systems depends on the condition of thousands of nerve cells in the organ. That is why World Brain Day is celebrated on July 22 every year.

Laziness has long been condemned in all societies; moreover, it is considered one of the sins. But how fair is this? Of course, pathological laziness will not lead to anything good. But workaholism is no less, and perhaps more, harmful than the habit of laziness. According to modern research: 1. Workaholics are more likely to have health problems than those who do not overwork. They are more susceptible to neuroses, problems with the cardiovascular system, gastritis, insomnia, and autoimmune diseases. 2. Frequent overtime leads to constant stress, chronic fatigue and professional burnout. Such an employee will soon be unable to cope with his responsibilities and will simply lose the career for which he worked so hard. 3. Workaholism provokes problems with alcohol. Constantly overworked at work, a person simply does not have the opportunity to relax. He may start looking for a way out at the bottom of the bottle. 4. The culture of overwork harms the institution of family. This is evidenced by the experience of Japan, a country in which labor feats are elevated to a cult. Fewer and fewer Japanese are starting families. A person who is “burning out at work” simply does not have the time and energy to organize his personal life. As a result, he not only does not find a companion, but also loses strong ties with relatives. 5. Neglect of rest naturally leads to premature death. And here we can also refer to the sad experience of Japan. In this country there is even a special term "karoshi". Literally it means death by overwork. Medical causes in this case include heart attacks and strokes due to stress and constant malnutrition. 6. Workaholics find it difficult to build and maintain not only romantic, but also friendly relationships. Working almost seven days a week can result in the loss of close friends. And this increases the chances of depression and, in general, reduces the quality of life. As we can see, the ability to fully rest is no less important than the ability to work well. This thesis is confirmed by the research of the French professor Peter Axt. He concluded that lazy people live happier and longer lives than workaholics. This is what the Workers' Day, which is celebrated on July 22, should remind humanity. The history of such an unusual holiday is unknown. The date itself was set haphazardly and has no connection with any historical events. The motto of the celebration can be considered the phrase that a person works to live, and does not live to work. Russia has an extensive history of physical labor at the limit of strength. Serfs, who historically made up the vast majority of the population, were forced to work hard all their lives just to feed themselves. Moreover, the work began as soon as the child was able to hold at least the simplest tool or kitchen utensil. In tsarist times, the length of the working day was actually not regulated in any way. There was no ban on child labor either. Only after the October Revolution was an 8-hour working day, a lunch break and one day off per week established. Nowadays, just to survive, you no longer have to work from sunrise to night. It is especially important for all hard workers to remember this. And they can celebrate their “professional holiday” as follows: • If possible, refuse to work. An unscheduled day off will help you regain strength after hard work. • Spend time with friends or family. • Go out of town or just take a walk in the park. Recreation in nature reduces stress levels and restores peace of mind.

Fat Man and Fat Lady Day is one of the funniest summer holidays. It is celebrated on July 22 by people who love their body regardless of size and other parameters. The holiday is not official, so not everyone knows about it, but thanks to it, men and women with corpulent figures can find new friends and take part in original flash mobs. Despite the fact that overweight people make up the majority of the world's population, many fat men and women have complexes about their appearance. In recent years, a new movement called body positivity has begun to spread around the world. According to its adherents, every person should love their body, even if its volume is far from generally accepted standards. Most supporters of body positivity can be found in countries such as the USA, Malta, Mexico, UAE and Venezuela. According to statistics, it is in these countries that a large number of overweight people live. They liked the new holiday and many celebrate it quite actively. Fat people all over the world are united not only by a love of delicious food and a sedentary lifestyle, but also by their state of mind. Celebrations sometimes turn out to be so exciting that people with a thin physique can only envy them, because they do not yet have their own holiday. In the midst of summer, those with curvy figures organize funny celebrations, discos or original themed parties. On this day, you can take part in cool contests and competitions, for example, in quickly eating hamburgers or donuts. Often during the event, the king and queen of the evening are chosen, who are the center of attention and can demonstrate their best sides. Thanks to such parties, fat people can have a lot of fun and get a lot of positive emotions. It is not always possible to see a lot of appetizing and satisfying dishes on the tables during celebrations, since overweight people try to refuse them so as not to gain more pounds. On July 22, they can allow themselves to forget about restrictions and prohibitions, but at the same time they should not get too carried away with high-calorie foods, so as not to regret it after the day is over. The Fat Man's Day can be a good reason to think about a healthy lifestyle and take the first steps towards perfection.

A sleeping bed made of a piece of fabric or wicker net, suspended from trees at opposite ends, allowed the Indians of South America to avoid the bites of snakes, ants and other insects. In many areas of Mexico and other countries of the Yucatan Peninsula with a tropical climate, air humidity reaches 100%. Relaxing in a hammock, for which there are special fastenings on the walls of houses, is a salvation from the dampness of the sleeping place. The body position and rocking have a relaxing effect on the spine, back muscles and nervous system, providing a person with sound and deep sleep. The popular recreational tool is celebrated on July 22nd as Hammock Day. Initially, Hammock Day was included in the list of US national holidays, which is not surprising. The invention of a sleeping bed made from the bark of a tree called hamaka, a Mexican agave, belongs to the Mayans. The Indians lubricated the ropes that went from the woven fabric to the trees with a special insect-repellent compound. Hammocks were valued for their lightness and mobility - they were convenient to move from place to place during a nomadic lifestyle. Ethnologist and textile researcher Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger argues that the Indians made beds not only from agave, but from the leaves of vines and palms, and later cotton. In colder regions, such as Northern Colombia, the Mayans used animal hair and skin to create warm sleeping gear. Christopher Columbus brought several versions of hammocks to Europe from the Bahamas, which were used in the navy as hanging berths for crew. In addition to being comfortable for the body, the unusual bed saved sailors from dampness, ship rats and seasickness. Heavy canvas hammocks for employees of the British Navy were not easy to use and comfortable. Therefore, lighter canvas products that provide ventilation were later developed. The benefits of “suspended beds”, which allow the body to take a physiologically correct position taking into account the lumbar and cervical lordosis of the spine, have been proven by numerous scientific studies. The main condition is to use a stock made of dense material. Hammocks, due to their light weight and ease of use, were equipped with the lunar module of the Apollo space program, whose ships landed on the Moon in 1969-1972. Today, woven or fabric hanging structures for resting and sleeping are made from polyester, nylon or natural cotton. Hammocks are an indispensable attribute of the infrastructure of camping sites, boarding houses and hotels located in the forest or on the seashore. The “suspended bed” creates a cocoon effect around the body, thanks to which a person relaxes and falls asleep faster. The measured rocking motions are reminiscent of infancy and being in a cradle, giving the rest additional psychological comfort. The invention of the ancient Indians became a godsend for lovers of oriental practices. Practicing Shavasana asana and Sloth pose, flying and somersaults are some of the many flexibility and agility yoga exercises in hammocks. Therefore, proponents of relaxation of all kinds, who appreciate the hanging device for outdoor recreation, widely celebrate Hammock Day.

Lions, living in savannas and semi-deserts, eat almost all the meat of animals caught during hunting. Scraps from the master's table go to hyenas, jackals and other small predators. The king of beasts, by right of the strongest, takes most of the spoils for himself. Representatives of the human community, endowed with power and position, also act contrary to justice and equality of rights. July 22 is a funny holiday - Lion's Share Day. The expression, which later became an aphorism, was first used in his fables by the Frenchman J. Lafontaine. His example was followed by Russian poets I.A. Krylov, A.P. Sumarokov and V.K. Tredyakovsky. Although stories about the unfair division of spoils in favor of the king of beasts have been found in literature since time immemorial. The works of the ancient Greek fabulist Aesop, who presumably lived in the 7th-6th centuries, are built around this plot. BC. In Krylov’s fable “Lion on the Hunt,” the meaning of the popular expression is fully revealed: The strongest takes the majority for himself, forcing those around him to be content with little. More than 200 years have passed since the fable was written, which satirized human vices in an allegorical form, and nothing has changed. Inequity in the distribution of material and other benefits from a position of power still exists. Lion's Share Day calls for attention to this fact and to think about whether such a conflict in life violates people's rights. At first glance, the lion's share fairly goes to the one who invested the most effort and money in achieving any goal. In the film industry, the laurels of triumph are reaped by the director who receives a statuette in the “Best Film” nomination; in sports, by the winner of a competition; in scientific activity, by the head of a laboratory that has made a breakthrough in medicine or another field of knowledge. Praise and material benefits often go unnoticed by like-minded people and associates who took an active part and helped the leader achieve his goals. The Leo, who received most or the best part of the spoils in the form of national recognition, money or other benefits, can be anyone - from the head of a company and the head of a political party to the president of the country. People with power and authority often act contrary to justice, violating the law and moral standards. Therefore, the plots of fables and criticism of division according to the right of the strong are still relevant today. In life, a well-known aphorism is often used without negative connotations to indicate an advantage in one direction as a percentage. A person can spend the lion's share of income on paying off loans, buying medicine or charity. These cases refer to the distribution of most material goods without violating the rights of other people. If the lion's share goes to one person or a group of people, contrary to justice and according to the right of the strongest, it is worth thinking about. Human society differs from prides, packs and other animal associations in that it lives according to the laws of morality and morality. Lion's Share Day, which is celebrated annually on July 22, draws attention to this circumstance and the history of the appearance of the famous aphorism.

The warm season is the time for vacations, which are traditionally spent on the sea coast, in the forest or in the mountains. Summer is a magical time of year in many ways. Residents of the Northern Hemisphere associate it with the hot sun, family vacations, school and student holidays, and an abundance of fruits and vegetables. In the middle of the warmest season of the year, which remains in the memory thanks to trips to fishing and the forest to pick mushrooms, swimming in rivers and lakes, there is an unusual holiday. July 22 is celebrated as Summer Holiday Day. Not everyone chooses idle time and relaxation during the holidays. For many, summer is the time to work in their garden plots, weeding, hilling bushes with berries and fruit trees in the gardens. For workaholics who are ready to devote one day of summer to relaxation, and those who like to soak up the rays of the sun, Summer Leisure Day was established. In honor of the holiday, people choose various ways to relax, wanting to forget about the routine of everyday life: visiting yoga studios and open-air cinemas, getting together with friends for barbecue picnics, going on walks and bike rides. A summer holiday is an excellent occasion for extreme sports enthusiasts to raft down the river, ride ATVs or skydive. Some people go on July 22 on excursions to sights - churches, museums, ancient estates and parks, while others go for the weekend to the nearest boarding house or camp site. Summer holidays do not have to be spent in a comfortable hotel on the seashore. Motorcycle camping with bungalows or tents pitched in a picturesque location will allow you to enjoy closeness to nature with all the benefits of civilization. The unusual holiday appeared on the calendar in 2015 and quickly became popular thanks to social networks. Summer holiday day is celebrated both by those who prefer a dynamic lifestyle and by couch potatoes who dream of getting a good night's sleep during their vacation and having plenty of fun on the hot sand under the scorching sun. The calming atmosphere of a beach by the sea or river gives peace of mind and peace, which is so lacking in modern life with its frantic rhythms. A day of summer rest is an opportunity to be lazy without having to justify to others for their view of unproductive time spent. Summer Leisure Day invites you to use all your senses to achieve complete relaxation. Listening to classical music allows you to get as close as possible to a state of inner peace and tranquility. Therefore, in honor of Summer Holiday, you should go to a concert and enjoy the melodies of Vivaldi, Schubert, Mozart, Saint-Santa and Beethoven. The singing of birds, the sound of a waterfall and other sounds of nature also have a beneficial effect on the human body, as do classical pieces of music. Choose one of many ways, celebrate an unusual celebration and don’t forget to involve your friends and family in the celebration!

In the Soviet Union there was a system for storing and finding the owners of lost things. People brought documents, jewelry, watches and other items they found to the lost property office in the hope that the organization's employees would track down the owners. Returning lost things to someone was considered the norm of behavior for Soviet citizens, who were instilled with standards of high morality and morality from childhood. Today, in the age of digital technology and gadgets, the problem of restoring documents and quickly finding smartphones or tablets is not so relevant. Instead of contacting a lost property office, people report found items on social networks, websites and forums where like-minded people or residents of a particular area of ​​the city are registered. Information platforms that can be used by anyone who wants to return something to the owner are available around the clock. However, no one has yet canceled the independent search for lost things at home or at work. Therefore, July 22 is celebrated as Finds and Finds Day. The holiday encourages everyone to explore the contents of the mezzanine in a closet or pantry, where no one has looked for a long time. Among the things covered with dust, you can find a lot of valuable things, literally and figuratively: old photographs of grandparents, personal letters written several decades ago, crumpled banknotes forgotten in clothing pockets. Finds can be found at the bottom of suitcases, in containers with old things, boxes with children's toys and among the pages of your favorite books. A funny holiday, which is celebrated in the middle of summer, appeared in the USA. Americans have come up with celebration traditions for it that help celebrate the funny Finds Day in a fun and useful way. Wanting to play a prank on a loved one, work colleagues or household members, remembering the Easter egg hunt, hide some important thing and watch the futile search for it. When the owner considers an object, document or something else irretrievably lost, the loss suddenly catches his eye, illuminating July 22 with fun, joy and faith in miracles. Those who are not ready for pranks and do not accept their use for themselves and others, put things in order and review the things stored in garages, storage rooms or country attics. The creators of this unusual holiday are convinced of the truth of the expression “He who seeks will always find.” Therefore, on July 22, everyone who decides to celebrate the occasion will be in for a surprise in the form of pleasant memories of childhood and nostalgia for the past, as well as material finds that will give joy and a festive mood.

More than 650 thousand soldiers took part in the air defense of the capital of the USSR during the Great Patriotic War. Anti-aircraft gunners shot down enemy bombers, and fighter aviation regiments fought back the Messerschmitts in the sky. The soldiers helped the residents of Moscow under falling shells and machine gun fire, were on the roofs of buildings during fascist plane raids, extinguished incendiary bombs and fought fires. 19-year-old sergeant Yuri Nikulin served in the air defense forces. On the initiative of the circus and cinema artist, the Day of Defenders of the Moscow Sky was established, which is celebrated annually on July 22. Nazi bombers carried out their first air raid on the capital exactly a month after the start of the war. The city's defenders were ready for an air attack. On this day, Viktor Tikhomirov, an employee of NII-20, was working at the radar station, setting up the RUS-2 device. On the night of July 22, he discovered that the station was receiving a whole “packet” of signals reflected from unknown obstacles. V. Tikhomirov reported his observations to the headquarters of the military unit. As it turned out, the signals were given by a group of 220 bombers flying towards Moscow. The battle in the sky lasted for four hours. The Nazis dropped about 100 tons of high-explosive and 45 thousand incendiary bombs on the capital. Pilots from airfields in the Moscow zone made 173 sorties, disrupting the battle formation of enemy aircraft. Thanks to the coordinated actions of aviation and anti-aircraft gunners, 22 bombers were destroyed, and only 9 aircraft from the enemy armada broke through to Moscow. Hitler's plan for the lightning destruction of the capital of the USSR was defeated. The Germans assigned an important role to massive air strikes against strategically important capital targets. Therefore, Moscow residents did everything possible to protect the heart of the Motherland from destruction. For camouflage, artists painted river canals on the roofs of houses, and barges painted to resemble streets were placed on the Moscow River. The Kremlin stars were hidden in boxes, the Mausoleum was covered with boards. Roofs and hipped towers were painted rusty, and crosses were removed from cathedrals. The bypass canal, central squares and main roads, landmarks for bombing, were covered with plywood, and on the outskirts of the city, in vacant lots, lighting was installed to simulate working enterprises. Barrages of balloons soared over the main objects (the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, etc.), which became a symbol of the defense of the capital. The sky monitoring was carried out by VNOS - air surveillance, warning and communications troops. About 850 barrage balloons were used to protect the capital. They prevented German fighters from descending for targeted bombing. During the entire war over Moscow, due to the collision of fascist planes with balloon cables, 150 combat aviation units were destroyed. At night, Moscow plunged into darkness, and only the rays of hundreds of searchlights illuminated the sky. All residents took part in the air defense of the city. Muscovites created squads to fight fires; women and schoolchildren built shelters for buildings, stood guard on roofs and helped the wounded. Their contribution to the defense of the capital was no less important than the anti-aircraft gunners and fighter aviation regiments. Thanks to the dedication of the militia and the competent organization of air defense throughout the war, the city was saved from significant destruction. In memory of air defense fighters and residents of the capital, the Day of Defenders of the Moscow Sky was established.

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According to the folk calendar, Pankratius and Cyril Day is celebrated on July 22 (July 9, old style). The date got its name from the church day of honoring the memory of two saints - Pankratius of Tauromenia and Cyril of Gortyn. Pancratius of Tauromenia was born in the 1st century in Antioch. As a youth, he learned the teachings of Jesus Christ and met his disciple Peter. After the death of his parents, Pankratiy retired to the caves of the Pontic Mountains, where he fervently prayed to the Lord and reflected on existence. Afterwards he went with the Apostle Peter to Cilicia, where Pankratius was subsequently appointed bishop of the city of Tauromenia. He took care of his flock, guiding them on the right path, but his sermons angered the pagans, so they beat Pancratius to death. Cyril of Gortyn lived in the 3rd century and was a Christian. When the persecution of believers in Jesus Christ began, Cyril was taken into custody and thrown into prison. However, at night, by God’s will, the prison locks opened, and Cyril received parting words from the Almighty to preach Christianity in Rome. After Rome, he went to the island of Crete, where in the city of Gortyn he received the rank of bishop. Already in old age, Cyril was captured by the pagans, they killed the saint for denouncing them of idolatry. On Pankratiy and Kirill, peasants began collecting cucumbers. According to legend, the first cucumber from the garden should be secretly picked and buried in the far corner of the garden, while a special spell was read out. This was mainly done by housewives. Residents believed that such a ritual would give a good harvest of cucumbers and protect it from the evil eye. In the summer, cucumbers were served fresh: they were cut into pieces and sprinkled with salt, and added to salads and soups. Sometimes cucumbers were baked like zucchini, or stuffed, first removing the core and seeds. But for the winter they were pickled in barrels with herbs and stored in cellars; pickled cucumbers were a mandatory dish on the table in the winter. Blueberries also ripened by this day. It was collected from the forest and consumed fresh, as it was valued for its abundance of beneficial vitamins and microelements. Blueberries especially helped with problems with vision or the gastrointestinal tract. As a berry, it was added to the filling for pies and jam, jelly and compotes were made from it. If you noticed an abundance of blueberries on Pankraty and Kirill, you were preparing for the harsh winter season. Blueberries that were not ripe by that day promised a cold autumn. Dim stars and a pale moon in the sky were observed for the approaching precipitation. If the frogs on the pond stopped croaking, the residents expected a cold snap; their quiet singing meant imminent rains, and their loud singing meant clear weather.

Orthodox holidays on July 22:

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