The Day of the Arrival of Spring is a holiday that is celebrated today in countries such as Belarus, Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria. Traditionally celebrated on March 1st. The holiday has nothing to do with Christian traditions; its roots originate in the ancient legend about Spring. An ancient legend tells contemporaries about how the Sun, in the form of a beautiful girl, descended to earth to have fun and dance beautifully. But the insidious and evil Serpent stole the girl; all people forgot what joy is, the birds stopped singing, despondency filled everything. That was until one daredevil decided to save the Sun Girl. After a long search, the brave young man found the Serpent's palace and challenged him to a duel, as a result of which victory over the kidnapper was achieved. The sun rose in the sky again, and the world around came to life, everything began to bloom and smell fragrant. But the guy was injured in battle, and now his blood was dripping onto the snow. Legend has it that after the heroic death of the young man, in the place where the snow melted, beautiful white flowers began to grow, the harbingers of spring - snowdrops. And next to them were flowers, the petals of which were covered with spots as red as blood. Now March 1st symbolizes the arrival of light and life in frozen nature. In Belarus, the holiday is called Gukanne Viasny, which can be translated as inviting spring to the earth. Even before the advent of Christianity in these territories, people believed in various field and forest spirits, and the cult of plants was popular among them. Then it was important to notice the change in weather in time and determine the arrival of early or late spring, the latter bringing famine. Men and women sang songs, danced, wished each other a good harvest and good health, thus rejoicing, welcoming warm days and glorifying love, nature, marriage, and life in general. After a long period of oblivion, the tradition of the Festival of the Arrival of Spring began to be revived in Belarus in the 1990s. Today the holiday is widespread in the country, prepared celebrations are carried out in both children's and adult groups. In Moldova, this holiday is called Martisor. In the first days of March, people give each other small flower-shaped boutonnieres, removing them from their clothes only on March 31st and hanging them on trees. The holiday also has its origins in a legend that tells of Spring's kindness to flowers and victory over Winter. Bulgarians make Martenitsa: on the eve of the holiday, women tie a silver or gold coin to a woolen thread, which must be worn for up to 25 days, and then it is either hidden under a stone or thrown into the river. In ancient times, people used such martenitsas to tell fortunes. As in Moldova, the Day of the Beginning of Spring in Bulgaria is called Martisor: people give each other a white and red decoration, which, after wearing on their chest for a month, is tied to a flowering fruit tree. The origins of Martisor are closely intertwined with the legend of the Sun and the Snake. In all these countries, the Spring Festival symbolizes new hope, light, prosperity and love, everything that is bright in human life.

By coincidence, March 1 is celebrated as unofficial Cat Day in Russia. It was first proclaimed by the Moscow Cat Museum, and the celebration began in 2004 and continues to this day. Russia is not the only country where these cute purring animals are loved; it has only continued the tradition of other countries celebrating cat day. For example, this holiday is celebrated in the USA on October 29, in Japan on February 22, and in Poland on February 17. There is also a single World Cat Day, which falls on August 8th. All over the world, various events, competitions, and seminars are dedicated to Cat Day. Also on March 1, events are held to draw attention to the problem of stray cats. Animal shelters organize exhibitions, by visiting which you can take any cat into your family for free. Lovers of these animals (or, in other words, felinologists) admire the self-sufficiency of cats. They compare these purrs to dogs, citing the example that dogs retrieve a stick thrown by their owner, and cats are too smart to follow stupid orders from their owner. Therefore, it is better to communicate with these animals affectionately and without a commanding tone, then the cat will love and obey the owner. It is not uncommon for these animals to desperately defend their beloved owner from intruders. Cats were valued as excellent rat catchers in Europe. However, during the witch hunt, attitudes towards cats changed radically. It was believed that they could move to other worlds and help black power. It was from that time that the belief came to us that if a black cat crosses a person’s path, he will suffer bad luck. In ancient Egypt, cats were equated almost with pharaohs. The Egyptians believed that after the death of the owner, her soul found refuge in the body of the cat. The most recognizable image was that of the fertility goddess Bastet, who was depicted with a female body and a cat's head. The mystical influence of cats has survived to this day. That is why, during a housewarming party, the cat is brought into the house first, so that the animal will drive away bad energy from the house. According to one version, the domestication of cats occurred about 10 thousand years ago in the Middle East. Although this topic is controversial, whether a person tamed a cat or she herself came to live with a person, feeling the benefits of such a union. Elderly or lonely people especially often get cats. This is how they realize the need to express feelings. The famous Daniel Defoe wrote: “Whoever has a cat need not be afraid of loneliness.” Fairy tales, poems and novels are written about cats. Cats have become such a part of people’s lives that for some of them their owners not only sew exclusive outfits, but also create pages on social networks that are quickly gaining popularity! Cat cafes have also begun to open, where many cats live. Visitors get relaxation from this contact. Such vacation spots are very popular in Japan. People can no longer imagine their lives without these wonderful animals. And we all must try to ensure that cats have a home, a loving family and good food. Then these animals will definitely reciprocate our feelings!

Among the unofficial world holidays, Compliment Day, which is celebrated on the first day of March, stands out. A compliment is a special form of praise or approval expressed verbally in a favorable manner. The concept itself has French roots, and this is not surprising, because it was in France that the traditions of diplomacy, etiquette and expression of admiration for beautiful ladies arose. Compliments can be given to everyone, men and women, young and old, acquaintances and strangers. The main thing is that the spoken words evoke a positive reaction. A sincere compliment can go a long way. He will defuse the situation and establish friendly relations. It is known that even the powers that be were not indifferent to admiration for the talents of which they were proud. So the insidious intriguer Cardinal Richelieu was completely unmoved by praise of his political talents, but the “Red Duke” literally melted when it came to his poetic gift. As a rule, on Compliment Day, special promotions or flash mobs are held, where everyone gives warm words of approval to every passerby. It turns out that many are embarrassed or afraid to give compliments, and appropriate and pleasant approval is an entire art that needs to be learned. Praise must be based on a real fact, otherwise it turns into banal flattery and can cause a negative reaction. A compliment can be in the form of a question, relate to appearance, or be some general memory. And the most striking reaction comes from admiration in the presence of third parties. But even kind words should be appropriate and dosed; compliments should not be said constantly, otherwise their meaning will depreciate and will only bring irritation. Psychologists advise learning the art of compliments to start with yourself. Every morning, standing in front of the mirror, you can lift your own mood with pleasant praise, and the March 1 holiday is another reason to admire the world around you.

The issue of human rights discrimination is one of the main issues in the world today. The protection of social, national, racial, religious and other human rights is the task of the UN, whose members have established Zero Discrimination Day, celebrated on March 1, since 2014. The UN takes the historical experience of infringement of peoples, races, religions, personal human opinions and space as the basis for raising this problem. The heads of international organizations also focus on the problem of domestic violence, which is classified as discrimination and deprivation of the rights of a free person. Issues of infringement of rights also include the inability to receive assistance in the field of healthcare, education, and job search. In some countries, proper medical care and education are completely absent, and employment completely excludes intellectual and mental work. Zero Discrimination Day is today a global, international movement. It is necessary to understand that this event was created by international organizations for the protection of human rights to attract greater attention to the problems of modern society, to the problem of one person on a global scale. This day reminds us all of the equal rights of people all over the world, of the right of every citizen to a free and full life. Elimination of discrimination can be solved only with the beginning of transformations in all spheres of human life. International organizations for the protection of human rights, in particular the UN, set themselves the task of ensuring access for all segments of the population of the world's states to vital benefits: medicine, education, social and psychological assistance, as well as assistance in employment. The symbol of the fight against discrimination is a butterfly, painted in all the colors of the rainbow. By using this logo, each person supports the fight against violations of the rights of people around the world.

“And a smile, without a doubt, will suddenly touch your eyes, And a good mood will never leave you,” sang the heroine L. Gurchenko in the film “Carnival Night.” According to psychologists from Norway, laughter not only reduces stress levels and improves mood, but also prolongs life. Primate experts are convinced that the smile first appeared in apes as a symbol of cordiality and harmlessness. When we laugh, all 15 facial muscles send happy signals to the brain. It automatically assumes that a person is happy and happy, and releases more dopamine, which is responsible for feeling good. Therefore, you need to try to find reasons for fun as often as possible. One of them is a fun holiday celebrated on March 1st - Share a Smile Day. The unusual Share a Smile Day appeared in 1977. Since that time, the holiday every year gives people from different countries of the world a smile and a positive attitude. Laughter is an opportunity to relax by reducing the level of cortisol in the blood, gain positive emotions, improve memory, lower blood pressure, get rid of headaches and strengthen the immune system. In fact, fun and laughter are very powerful medicine for the body, which heal mental wounds and give the most accepted sensations. A smile makes it easier to cope with life's adversities and improve relationships with others. People are drawn to a person who is welcoming, self-confident, internally harmonious and always in a good mood. A sign of the latter is a smile and infectious laughter. It brings joy, positive energy and pleasure into life. Therefore, from a young age you need to develop a sense of humor and get into the habit of smiling as often as possible. Laughter stimulates the lungs, protects against strokes and heart attacks by increasing blood circulation, and, strange as it may sound, allows you to lose weight. 10-15 minutes of active fun, accompanied by smiles, lead to the burning of 40 calories, which is equivalent to losing one and a half kilograms in a year. Laughter prolongs life. This is especially often observed in the example of people who are afraid of the creation of malignant formations in the body. Laughter therapy leads to stable remission in patients with breast and stomach cancer, and is used in the prevention of radiation dermatitis in oncology patients. Scientists distinguish 16 types of smiles. Of these, 6 are used by a person when he is having a good time. Other types help to express embarrassment, convey spiritual discomfort and other emotions. In honor of the holiday celebrated on March 1, you must find a reason to laugh joyfully. Share a Smile Day calls: “Start smiling, and you are guaranteed a good mood for the whole day!”

A company of like-minded people is essential for spending time together and making friends. But there are situations in life when a person needs to be alone with himself. This applies to making an important decision, meditation, during which the internal dialogue stops, and even travel. Traveling alone is a great way to collect your thoughts. During rest, a person explores not only the world around him, but also himself. The chance to realize this opportunity is provided by an unusual holiday - Solo Travel Planning Day. The sights and exhibits of historical museums do not necessarily need to be explored in the company of relatives or friends. It is easier for people who are not married or do not have a permanent partner to refuse a joint trip. They don't have to justify themselves to anyone when planning to go on vacation alone. It's harder to avoid being judged by family or friends by announcing your vacation plans. Especially if you used to go traveling together. Plan a Solo Vacation Day, which is celebrated annually on March 1, calls for an attempt to reverse the current trend. Joint trips are beneficial from a financial point of view and organization of everyday life: you don’t need to worry about who will guard your things on the shore while swimming in the sea or wake you up before an early flight. From a trip with your friends you bring back a lot of funny stories, not only photographs of landscapes and selfies, but also full-length photographs. Relaxing in the company is a guarantee that after getting a sunburn, your back will be smeared with a healing agent, and the wounds on your legs will be sealed with an adhesive plaster that a friend gave you while climbing the mountain. But what to do in the evenings, when one person is drawn to talking and sharing impressions, and the other wants to be in silence and alone with himself? To do this, you should go on a trip alone at least once. Psychologists have named three advantages of such trips. The traveler does not need to adapt to anyone during his vacation - the decision about which restaurant to go to for dinner and which excursion to take tomorrow is made individually. A vacation spent alone is an opportunity to immerse yourself in your own inner world and review your life plans and goals. The third advantage is that a well-executed presentation of the idea of ​​an independent trip allows others to look at the person differently. Many successful people, including Fedor Konyukhov, Vitaly Sundukov and other famous Russians, prefer to travel alone in order to be inspired for new achievements. Without companions, they set out to surf the vastness of the World Ocean and the Amazon rainforests, conquer African deserts and mountain peaks. The ideas and plans of famous explorers of the surrounding world are approved by their relatives and associates. Solo Travel Planning Day encourages you to take a step in this direction.

Sunny Italy is known as a country where masters live, both in mixing coffee varieties and mastering the culture of preparing this divine drink. Manufacturers play with roasting and grinding, proportions of Rabusta and Arabica, and combinations of beans from different parts of the world. Professionals know how to properly brew coffee and present it to the client correctly. In honor of the virtuosos of making the drink, Barista Day was established on March 1 and is widely celebrated. Barista Day became international in the early 80s of the last century, when a fairly young but already popular profession in Italy gained fame in the United States. Coffee, which is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, is an integral part of the life of modern people. In Russia, according to the Tale of Bygone Years, it was first tried during the reign of Vladimir Svyatoslavovich. The prince called the drink "kava", as it is still called in Ukrainian. The culture of drinking coffee became widespread under Peter I. The Tsar ordered it to be served in public at assemblies and consumed privately at home. During the time of Peter I, coffee was sold in pharmacies, because... healing properties were attributed to the grains. Modern scientists confirm that drinking the drink reduces the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, stimulates the gallbladder, has a diuretic effect, increases blood pressure and helps in the fight against migraines. Baristas prepare coffee and drinks based on it. Bitter espresso, airy latte, aromatic cappuccino with high foam and other masterpieces can only be achieved by real masters who are familiar with all the intricacies of processing and blending beans. The barista, depending on the type of drink, chooses from the methods of preparing coffee: filtering, boiling, pouring water, brewing under pressure, filtering, etc. A professional knows that the quality of espresso is affected by the hardness of the water, the freshness and grinding of the beans, the parameters of the machine and the rules of its operation. Anyone who achieves the highest skill in preparing espresso in Italy receives the honorary title of Maestro barista. The first official events in honor of coffee took place in Japan in 1983. There it is no less popular than green tea. By the way, it is not the Italians who drink the most coffee during the year, but the Finns. The average resident of the country consumes 12 kg of grains. In second and third place in the top 10 are Norway (9.9 kg) and Iceland (9 kg). They are followed by Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and Canada, from which we can conclude that coffee is a “weakness” of the inhabitants of the northern countries. Celebrations in honor of the drink take place throughout the year in many countries around the world. January 25 - in Ireland, April 17 - in honor of espresso - in Italy. The first International Coffee Day, established by the ICO association, took place in Milan in 2015 on October 1st. The date of the celebration was not chosen by chance - it was during this period that the grain harvest began on the plantations. Why exactly March 1 is celebrated as Barista Day is still unknown to coffee masters. But this does not in any way detract from the uniqueness of the profession and the importance of the international holiday - Barista Day.

In Central Asia and the Caucasus, horsemen have long been called horsemen who were distinguished by endurance, agility and courage, masterfully wielded weapons and controlled horses. Today these are real men with hot blood, the embodiment of patriotism and fortitude, defenders of their family and Motherland. On March 1, in Chechnya, Ingushetia and beyond, Horseman Day is celebrated - a celebration of loyalty to traditional values ​​and national foundations. In honor of the holiday, song and dance competitions, tournaments and sports competitions in strength and dexterity are held in the Caucasus. "Dzhigit" translated from Turkic means "youth" or "young guy." Because it was from childhood that boys were raised in a certain direction, developing in them not only agility and endurance, but also courage, boldness and contempt for danger. However, on March 1, men of all ages take part in ceremonial events aimed at enhancing the patriotic spirit and preserving cultural traditions. February 23 is a sad date in the history of the Ingush, Chechen and other peoples of the Caucasus, associated with their deportation to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and the genocide of 1944. Therefore, March 1 has become an alternative to Defender of the Fatherland Day, which is not celebrated on the territory of the republics. In honor of Horseman's Day, the Kaloy Kant festival is held in Ingushetia with wrestling competitions and extreme power (weight lifting) tournaments. In addition to participating in competitions, men perform folk songs and national dances - Khelhar, Lezginka, Nokhchi and others. To celebrate the holiday, poetry evenings of famous and aspiring poets are held in Chechnya, where the importance of preserving the national language and cultural traditions is discussed. Dzhitigovka is one of the types of military applied sports, which is a mandatory discipline in the Cossack troops. Representatives of the peoples of the Caucasus are also fluent in it, and they happily demonstrate their skills in honor of the March 1st holiday. Highlanders, riding dashing horses, perform gymnastic and acrobatic exercises, show mastery of saber and other skills. The obligatory elements of horse riding are a “dismount”, a “break” (imitation of the death of the rider and his horse), a “leap”, as well as riding backwards, which allows you to shoot back from your pursuers. The holiday, today celebrated by the peoples of the North Caucasus on March 1, appeared back in 1936. Then Kaloy Kant (Dzhigit Day) fell on May 6. It was celebrated in Pyatigorsk and other cities and regions of Ingushetia. Today, Horseman's Day, as a tribute of respect and honor to Caucasian men, is widely celebrated in Chechnya and other regions of the Caucasus, which are proud of their national traditions, ancient foundations and rich culture.

The World Health Organization celebrates Immunity Day on March 1 every year. The first day of spring in this case was not chosen by chance. We all know what spring vitamin deficiency is and other problems associated with the weakening of the immune system, which supported our body during the cold winter days. World Immunity Day is not a fun event. The main goal of this holiday is to inform humanity about how important the immune system is to the body and how it helps the body cope with viruses and bacteria. And since you can strengthen your immunity with the help of a healthy lifestyle, another task of this day is to encourage the population of our planet to exercise and give up bad habits. It is very important to understand that immunity is not just a protector of our body, but also a powerful weapon against various diseases. On the one hand, the immune system is a natural barrier to the penetration of foreign elements. On the other hand, it suppresses the cells of its own body, which were damaged in the process of vital activity and began to pose a danger themselves. With the help of recent research, it has become known today that the proper functioning of the immune system, and thanks to it, a person’s well-being, largely depends on the lifestyle we lead. On the one hand, we are affected by external negative factors: poor ecology, poor-quality water from the tap, large temperature changes, etc. And on the other hand, internal: drinking alcohol, smoking, taking heavy medications, sedentary lifestyle, eating junk food, etc. And if it’s difficult for us to cope with the first ones, then helping our body minimize internal negative factors is the task of each of us. World Immunity Day was invented to point out to humanity the importance of giving up bad habits and helping your body. Translated from Latin, “immunity” means “freedom from something.” It is clear that in this case we mean the body’s rejection of damaged cells and foreign objects. But, on this day, try to give up what prevents you from being healthy: fatty foods, spending too much time on the couch and drinking alcohol. Put on your tracksuit and run outside! Look at nature awakening from sleep and disperse the winter melancholy. Let World Immunity Day be a starting point in your life. Help your body and it will reciprocate.

This holiday is celebrated not just to raise the prestige of the rescue service, but also to spread knowledge about aspects of civil defense. The day March 1st was chosen for a reason. On this day, the charter of the International Civil Defense Organization came into force. In 1931, several leading countries took the initiative, thanks to which a French general founded the “Association of Geneva Zones” in Paris, these were security zones. The association soon began to be called the International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO). It was believed that in all countries there should be safety zones (shelters) where the most vulnerable members of society could find refuge - the sick, the elderly, women and children. General Georges Saint-Paul insisted that before the start of the war it was necessary to somehow alleviate the plight of the population, because during the war it would be too late to do this. Among the main activities of ICDO there are 3 main ones: 1. Dissemination of knowledge and experience in matters of civil defense.2. Management during emergencies.3. Training of national personnel, provision of assistance related to the protection of the population, as well as improvement of emergency prevention systems. In order to disseminate knowledge, the ICDO Documentation Center publishes the magazine "Civil Protection", which is published in 4 languages ​​(Russian, including). ICDO libraries and documentation centers contain a large number of journals, books, documents, video and audio materials. This holiday is aimed at attracting public attention to the tasks performed by defense and civil protection services. The most important of these include protecting the environment and saving lives. ICDO is the only international organization that deals with civil protection on such a large scale. It should be noted that the cooperation agreement with the UN, or more precisely with its department of humanitarian affairs, played an important role. This document gave the organization a free hand to work in a variety of directions. The ICDO organization is open to every country that shares its charter and constitution. The Assembly (the highest governing body) consists of delegates. The delegates are the member states. The assembly holds sessions every year. ICDO training centers are open in Golion, Schwarzenburg and Wangen. More than a hundred specialists from all over the world have already completed an internship at ICDO. World Civil Defense Day is celebrated every year with a specific purpose. Thus, in 2009, the issue of means of communication and warning the population was raised. Agree, in the event of an emergency it is very important to promptly notify the population and give the necessary instructions. Timely informing the population is the responsibility of every state. Conducting and organizing civil defense is the main function of any country. Civil defense undoubtedly makes a great contribution to ensuring security at the state level.

March 1 is the Day of the Forensic Expert of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, approved by Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 1010 of November 24, 2008. In Soviet Russia, the first expert institution - the Forensic Examination Cabinet - was created at the Tsentrorozysk of the NKVD on March 1, 1919. The first day of spring became a holiday for the forensic service. Forensic knowledge has probably been required since the advent of justice. Mention of expert means and techniques in Rus' is found in manuscripts of the 15th – 16th centuries. The birth of examination began with the comparison of the authenticity of signatures in documents. The practice of investigative work has more than once encountered the obvious commission of a serious crime by a specific person and the impossibility of proving his guilt, but it is worse when an innocent person was sent to prison and hard labor, condemning him on the basis of formal evidence. The judicial reform of 1864 led to the abandonment of the theory of formal evidence and required more careful attention to the assessment of circumstantial evidence. New types of evidence have appeared, A.A. explained how to collect them. Kvachevsky in his work “On criminal prosecution, inquiry and preliminary investigation of crimes under the Judicial Charters of 1864.” In 1889 E.F. Burinsky created a forensic photographic laboratory - the first forensic institution in Russia. Evgeniy Fedorovich developed photographic methods for studying documents and was engaged in handwriting examination. The systematic use of scientific achievements began during the formation of the Russian forensic service; it is associated with the organization of the Cabinet of Scientific and Forensic Expertise, created in January 1913. After five years of activity, the office ceased work. Investigating a crime without forensic experts is difficult, sometimes impossible. In Russia, after the change of government, the development of forensic science continued in the newly organized Forensic Science Cabinet. In the 1920s, two areas began to actively develop: registration of handprints and their identification. Meticulous work led to the creation of a fingerprint system, which helped solve high-profile criminal cases. Forensics is a noble science and the higher the technological capabilities of the experts, the more likely it is that the criminal will be punished and the innocent will be acquitted. In an effort to ensure the triumph of justice, criminologists studied and adopted knowledge from domestic and foreign luminaries of expert activity. In 1928, courses for experts were opened in Moscow, and in 1946 the Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Science was created. Institute staff developed and implemented new methods for analyzing and evaluating physical evidence, helping investigative authorities solve crimes. Modern experts conduct all kinds of examinations using unique equipment; they accurately and accurately determine who owns the blood, saliva, voice, smell, what weapon was shot from, who is to blame, and who was framed. Many people are familiar with the work of criminologists from feature films and television series. Sometimes it seems that this is just a fantasy, a fairy tale; it is impossible to so easily and quickly determine who is right and who is wrong. Let us wish ourselves not to go beyond the scope of television acquaintance with forensic experts. We wish the forensic experts error-free work and good health. Let's say thank you for the triumph of justice.

Every year on March 1, “Auto-Injury Awareness Day” is celebrated in all countries of the world. It was created so that people prone to self-harm could report their problem and ask for help from specialists. In order to draw public attention to this problem, various organizations are holding events aimed at breaking down generally accepted stereotypes about self-harm. This term refers to self-harm by a person without suicidal intent. Auto-aggression or self-harm may be one of the symptoms of various mental disorders. Most often we are talking about such forms of self-harm as scratches and cuts. Less common are burns, blows, ripping wounds or pulling out hair. Participants in military operations, young women, representatives of sexual minorities, people living in boarding schools or in prison, as well as people who were subjected to violence in childhood are most susceptible to auto aggression. Patients diagnosed with selfharm engage in self-harm to numb feelings of guilt, relieve intense emotional pain, or get rid of difficult memories. Gradually, auto-aggression becomes a habit and manifests itself even when the negative factors causing it disappear. That is why it is very important to provide people with such an illness with timely professional help. In order to cure a patient from self-harm, it is necessary to find the true cause of the disease and eliminate it. This practice is carried out by qualified psychologists and psychotherapists who conduct conversations with patients and choose treatment methods, including psychotherapeutic techniques. They should be aimed at replacing self-harm with less dangerous and traumatic actions. A few weeks before this, people who have a predisposition to self-harm decide to voice their problem, and public and medical organizations hold all sorts of events to draw the attention of residents of many countries to the problems of self-harm. Participants in such events often wear a symbolic orange ribbon, and also write the word “LOVE” on their hand or draw a butterfly on their wrist. A special bracelet can also be a symbol of Self-Harm Awareness Day. To help people with auto-aggression, the Butterfly Project was organized. Its essence is that when the need for self-harm arises, a person draws a butterfly in the place where there could be wounds or cuts. It is necessary to name the butterfly in honor of a loved one and after that the drawing cannot be erased. If the patient decides to self-harm again, the butterfly dies. As part of this project, butterflies are drawn on the hand not only by people who suffer from self-harm, but also by those who are not indifferent to their problems and want to provide support. They often name butterflies in honor of their friends who suffer from this disease and cannot cope with their trouble on their own. The main goal of people who celebrate Self-Harm Awareness Day every year on March 1 is to destroy all stereotypes that have developed in society regarding self-harm, as well as to help all people who suffer from this disorder. An important result of these actions should be universal understanding and empathy, without which it is almost impossible for a person to cope with such problems.

March 1 is Hosting Provider Day. This is a professional holiday that has only recently appeared in our country. Even if you don’t know what hosting is and who the providers are, you encounter their work every day. The fact is that thanks to these specialists we can open our favorite website, correspond with each other using messengers and watch online videos. This list can be continued for a very long time. After all, hosting providers are the people without whom the Internet is impossible. Today, the majority of residents of our country use the Internet. Some people cannot live without social networks or other entertainment resources. Others make a living with the help of the World Wide Web. But neither of them will be able to use the Internet without the help of hosting providers. They are the ones who keep your computer or mobile device connected to the global web day and night. They are the ones who install equipment to improve data transmission. They distribute traffic so that the networks are not overloaded, and we can use the Internet at any time. In fact, the work of a hosting provider is very hard and, most importantly, complex. And once a year these people also need their professional holiday. Just like metallurgists, builders, police officers, rescuers, doctors, etc. Hosting Provider Day is a relatively new holiday in our calendar. It began to be celebrated only in 2011. The organizers of this “red day” for everyone connected with the Internet are Petr Palamarchuk, head of the HostObzor company, and Matvey Alekseev, head of the network and information transmission department of the Filanco group of companies. With their light hand, the holiday of the hosting provider is celebrated annually today. Why was March 1 chosen for this professional holiday? Everything is very simple. It was on this day, back in 2001, that “HostObzor” appeared. This well-known project is known both to owners of small blogs of their own and to administrators of large portals. On this resource you can find out the rating of “hosters” and choose the one whose services you want to use. On this project, anyone can review the services of hosting providers and see their ratings. Although the professional holiday of hosting providers is still very young, it is becoming more and more popular every year. According to the latest data, more than 65 million Russians go online every day. At the same time, 95% of young people from 16 to 26 years old access the World Wide Web almost every day. This means that hosting providers have a lot of work to do. And even on their professional holiday, some of these specialists will not have to raise a glass with their family, but work at work to provide us with uninterrupted access to the Internet.

The emergence of new significant and memorable dates should not lead to the oblivion of the festivities that our ancestors celebrated. This is important not only for the connection between generations, which should not be broken for the sake of our future, but also because our ancestors were closer to nature and noticed subtleties that are not accessible to a modern city dweller. The last honoring of the evil Navya Gods, which took place before the arrival of spring, is the Day of Mary Madder, who, according to the beliefs of the ancient Slavs, was the Great Goddess of Winter and Death. With the onset of spring, the Slavs began to visit the graves of their relatives. They brought treats and drinks. The Slavs called the spirits of the dead navias. They believed that on the night before Navya Day, abandoned graves, where restless souls lay, came to life, and the dead put on human disguises to celebrate the spring holidays. The last holiday of the unclean Navi gods fell on March 1 and was called Madder Day. Mara (Marena) was the wife of Koshchei, as well as the sister of Zhiva and Lelya. The people also called her the one-eyed Kikimora. In myths she is spoken of as the goddess Veda. Mara had a power opposite to the Life-giving solar Yari and represented the triumph of “Dead Water”. She saw through everyone, with the help of her golden eyes she noticed the native quality of a person. She tried to develop this quality. And if a person had not a light, but a black gift, then the goddess took him to her and made him her servant. Such a person became a criminal. Her sister is Alive, strengthening the human threads of Fate and Life, and Marena watched over their end. By cutting the thread of Life, she gave the deceased hope for reincarnation. According to ancient legends, her possessions lie beyond the black river Smorodina, which separates Yav (the world of the living) and Nav (the world of the dead), and the Kalinov Bridge leads across that river, connecting our world and the world of the dead. The bridge is guarded by the Serpent with three heads. In Slavic fairy tales, heroes often fought with this monster. The people honored Marena as a guide of human souls to another world. After all, it would have been very difficult to cross the river without her. The annual veneration of Mary Marena, representing evil forces, on March 1, marked the end of the “dead” winter and the onset of spring, as well as the onset of agricultural work. According to the ideas of the ancient Slavic tribes, this Goddess was the legal wife of Koshchei the Immortal and the sister of Zhiva and Lelya, who were the Goddesses of Life and Love, respectively, as well as the daughter of the Great Goddess Lada and the sister of the All-Powerful Supreme Gods. Our ancestors believed that Mara-Marena lived in the swamp and imagined her as Kikimora One-Eyed. To demonstrate their courage and lack of fear in front of one of the most fearsome deities, on this day desperate daredevils went to the swamp and stewed firebrands that they took from home in unfrozen wormwood. Conducting seasonal rituals on the day of Marya Marena, which were dedicated to the “dying” and “resurrection” of natural forces, our ancestors sought to “help” Yarila defeat the evil mistress. After all, it is Yarila who fights Winter. If he is defeated in the fall, then returning on March 1, he hooks Marena on a pitchfork and “kills” winter. However, the Slavic pagan tribes, recognizing Madder’s main role in the onset of winter, did not consider her an unconditionally evil deity. As our ancestors imagined, Madder not only ruled over nature, but also directly intervened in human life. Hating spiritual stench and two-faced people, Marena sought to remove such a person from society in order to preserve the pure space of life. To do this, she sent her servants to the “bad” person - a flock of troubles and a flock of vices - who took on the form, and, according to other beliefs, inhabited people who were also deceitful and striving to deceive. Although Marena was not the goddess of death, rituals of dying and resurrection of nature were associated with her name. The mistress of winter and frost, on March 1 she retreats, allowing the Zoren-bearing Yarilo to pass. Among the Western Slavs, on this day, a straw effigy of Madder was drowned, torn or burned to attract a rich harvest. At the same time they said: “Yarilo took winter (Madder) on a pitchfork.” Like other ancient Slavic days, many folk signs are associated with Madder Day. Most of them were supposed to predict changes in the weather, on which the future harvest and, accordingly, the standard of living of the Slavic tribe depended. Here are some of them: If there is a snowstorm on March 1, then the entire next week will be snowstorm, and if the Sun “looks out” at noon, then spring will be early and fleeting. If there is a lot of snow in the fields, this portends a large harvest of grain crops. If frames and windows fogged up during frost, this foreshadowed long-term and sustainable warming. If the “snow plants” (frost) on the glass tended upward, then this promised a continuation of frost, but if the shoots and branches of these “plants” sank down or bent, then this indicated the approach of a thaw.

Every year on the first Friday of March, International Turn Off Day is celebrated. Activists suggest forgetting for a day about your smartphones, tablets, laptops and other delights of the digital age. Why is all this being done? What's the use of something like this? These are the first questions that come to mind for the uninitiated. Let's figure it out together. Today, when the global web has tightly intertwined the planet, a person has an obsessive thought - there is no life without the Internet. We cannot do without water, food and air, and everything else is the benefit of the digital age. It is much more convenient with them, but even without them a person will not be lost. If residents of a remote outback have never used the Internet, they will never feel that they missed something important, so the importance of the Internet is greatly overestimated. People who start each morning by talking to a smartphone and watching news feeds become truly addicted. Take away their gadgets, and they will begin to behave like typical patients in a clinic for addicts - they will feel restless, begin to rush around mindlessly, experience severe irritation and bouts of rage, which alternate with periods of complete apathy, when it seems that life has no meaning. Unlike smokers, they suffer only from psychological addiction, that is, the problem is exclusively in the head. Internet addiction is a mental disorder that needs to be treated. The recipe is quite simple - a couple of spoons of desire, a pinch of willpower and enthusiasm. You need to fight this addiction in the same way as with others - give up what causes it. At first, it will be very difficult to overcome the obsessive desire to use the gadget and check all your accounts. To get through this period easier, you need to resort to “replacement therapy” and simply do other things and hobbies. Time flies unnoticed when a person is truly passionate about something. Crisis dates are three days and seven days from the moment of refusal; after them it will be much easier. When a whole month has passed, you can already celebrate your small victory. This holiday has a short history, so finding its origins is not that difficult. Initially, it was just a mass protest by a group of American activists who proposed to abandon the global web for one day. Gradually the number of people who took part in it grew. Several years passed and activists decided to go further - this time to abandon not only the Internet, but in general all the gadgets that take up more and more space in the life of a modern person. The action went far beyond the United States. American activists have found like-minded people in many countries, including Russia. The main idea of ​​this holiday is to clearly demonstrate the dependence on the global web, from which thousands of people suffer. In the best traditions of heavy smokers and shopaholics, they do not admit the existence of a problem, brush it aside and convince themselves and others that they can give up the Internet at any time, but even a few hours of idleness and boredom can seem like real torture if such a person does not have will be at hand on a laptop or at least a smartphone. This day should be dedicated to your loved ones and real, live communication with them. You can go on a visit or to the park, sit in a cafe or restaurant, or go out into nature with a large group. A person must remember what it’s like to sit in the company of friends or family and not twitch from every new notification on a smartphone. People who get caught up in social networks and virtual communication forget the taste of real life. Leisure in reality is in no way inferior to spending time on the Internet. Moreover, it has much more advantages, but today people strive to simplify their lives as much as possible, so instead of the faces of dear and beloved people, they see their avatars, and instead of real conversations they prefer dry correspondence generously flavored with emoticons. Turn Off Gadgets Day is a reminder to all of humanity. We must not forget how enormously valuable what we have in reality is, and how dilapidated the castles in the air created on the global web actually turn out to be.

Christianity includes many denominations. The five largest and most ancient are Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism, Nestorianism (Assyrian Church of the East) and Miaphysitism (Oriental Orthodoxy). They differ in the traditions of religious services, interpretation of the Bible, the dogmas of hell and heaven, purgatory and other theological issues. The ecumenical movement, which originated in the ranks of Protestants at the end of the 19th century, calls for different denominations of Christianity to unite. This idea is reflected in the celebration of the World Day of Prayer every first Friday in March. World Day of Prayer was initiated by women of different races and cultures from more than 170 countries in support of the concept of ecumenism. The solemn day is held under the motto “Conscious Prayer and Conscious Action.” The first event dedicated to the unification of Christian denominations took place in New York in 1887. The idea of ​​spending a week in prayer belonged to representatives of the Methodist Church from Brooklyn. After 2 years, the initiative to celebrate World Day of Prayer was supported by US Baptists. Since 1922, the Day of Prayer began to be celebrated by believers in Canada, and since 1930 - in the British Isles. The idea of ​​reconciliation and overcoming differences between Christian denominations became especially relevant against the backdrop of the events of the Second World War. Over time, representatives of Catholicism and other movements joined the World Day of Prayer. During the preparation for World Day of Prayer, women learn about how their sisters in Christ live in other countries of the world, get acquainted with their culture and problems, feeling a connection with them invisible to the eye. In honor of the holiday, solemn services are held dedicated to one of the current topics (“Pray for peace in Jerusalem”, “The Church is a worldwide brotherhood”, “Signs of the times”, etc.) Each year, services are dedicated to a specific country. Thus, in 2021, Christian women around the world prayed for the Republic of Vanuatu. They asked God to end inter-clan hostility and traditions of cannibalism in this small country located on the islands of Oceania. Prayer for peace and tranquility in Vanuatu took place according to tradition on the first Friday of March. A year earlier, Christian women appealed to the mercy of the Lord with a request to grant prosperity to the people living in Zimbabwe. Their souls also responded to the problems of women from Cuba, Egypt, Malaysia, Chile and other countries. The text of the prayer is written by representatives of the state, whose problems the services are dedicated to. Every appeal to God by sisters in Christ living on different continents and countries finds a response in the hearts of all women celebrating World Day of Prayer. They believe that the power of a single spiritual impulse can work miracles. The feeling of a friendly shoulder, participation and moral support is very important for Christian women, which is why the World Day of Prayer has been celebrated for more than 130 years.

The first day of spring for residents of the Trans-Baikal Territory is not just another calendar date, but an occasion to congratulate each other on another holiday - the birthday of the Trans-Baikal Territory. For those who don’t know: according to official data, the region’s population is more than 1 million people, and its territory is almost 432,000 square meters. km. Transbaikalia is an amazing region that hides deposits of many natural resources in its depths. In its depths there is almost the entire periodic table: deposits of copper, tungsten, lead, uranium, molybdenum, gold, silver, and many others. However, this is not all the wealth; the nature of Transbaikalia is multifaceted and unique: forests and rivers, mountains and caves, thermal springs and lakes. There is something to be surprised here, which is why Transbaikal residents love their Small Motherland and celebrate the birthday of their region on March 1. Transbaikalia has a rich historical past, but the region officially appeared only in 2008, after the merger of the Aginsky Buryat Autonomous Okrug and the Chita Region. The merger of two separate regions into one occurred on the basis of a general referendum. The capital of the Trans-Baikal Territory is Chita, the city's population is 347,000 people. The pioneers were the Cossacks, who organized the first settlement in Transbaikalia in the middle of the 17th century. This is how the Ingonda winter quarters appeared at the confluence of the Chita and Ingonda rivers, and soon the Argun fort was built on this site. At the beginning of the 18th century, Peter I signed two fateful decrees. The Burin Treaty with China marked the border with this state and the second decree limited the places of nomads. Catherine II and Nicholas I also contributed to the history of Transbaikalia, who by his decree awarded Chita the official status of a city. However, the main asset and wealth of the Trans-Baikal region is not gold mines and rich nature, but its people, special people, strong in spirit and love for their Motherland.

In 2016, the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, established a holiday - Gratitude Day in Kazakhstan, which he announced at one of the Assembly meetings. This day is celebrated as a symbol of the Kazakh community, an indicator of hospitality. The fact is that during the Soviet years, representatives of many nations were deported to Kazakhstan. Then the internationality of the residents of the republic underwent many changes and additions, and today, in the modern world, a large number of Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians and people of other nationalities live in Kazakhstan. In order to continue the course towards friendliness, tolerance, the policy of the state and the president of the country proposes and approves laws and regulations that help the people of Kazakhstan take part in various events, developing the social component of the state. So, March 1 is Gratitude Day in Kazakhstan. The holiday is very young, and has not yet gained sufficient fame, however, the younger generation is preparing for it - schools are required to conduct lessons to familiarize themselves with the history of this day, and a lot of attention is paid to it in the media. That is, the holiday is on the road to popularization. On this day, thematic events are organized, forums, seminars and conferences are organized. Every year the history of the holiday will be supplemented with new events, and over time the holiday will become quite expected and loved. And today this is one of the reasons to remember our history, the history of our family, our country. Spend time with family and friends, thank each other for the time spent together - parents, for giving life to their children - as well as children, for making them happy with their successes and giving them a reason to be proud. In a word, Gratitude Day is a step towards friendly, kindred, pleasant relationships with each other - a reason to make peace for all those who are in a quarrel - and sometimes to find new and interesting friends.

The first day of spring is considered an important national event among South Koreans. And they are not celebrating the arrival of spring at all. Every year, local residents celebrate an independence movement celebration dedicated to the Samil movement. This is one of the first national movements in Korea, created during the era of Japanese supremacy. The movement began with the “14 points” and the right of weak peoples to self-determination, declared in the winter of 1918 by the American president. After this message, students from Korea voiced their demand for the independence of the Republic. When this information reached Korea, a secret society was created, which included 33 patriots. Committee members drew up secret plans to overthrow Japanese rule. On the afternoon of March 1, members of the Samil movement met at the Taehwagwan establishment, where they read the Declaration developed by historian Choi Nam Son. At first it was planned to organize a gathering in a park in central Seoul, but then the decision changed from a position of personal safety. The leaders of the movement signed the document and sent it to the governor of Japan. After that, they contacted the police by phone and reported their actions. They were arrested a few minutes later. Despite the security measures used by the leadership of the movement, it grew rapidly - a large crowd gathered in the park, before which the declaration was read. Afterwards, the crowd staged a procession along the sidewalks of Seoul, but Japanese police dispersed them, shooting over 1,000 people and injuring several thousand more. About 47 thousand rebels were taken into custody. At the same time, the clauses of the declaration were read out in other regions of the state, but in the provinces, Japanese police brutally suppressed the protests. Although they did not go unnoticed. Soldiers from Japan were called in to support law enforcement agencies. By the end of March, the Japanese government reported that 553 people had died during the suppression of the uprisings, and 12 thousand were taken into custody. Korean publications put the numbers an order of magnitude higher. The protest was finally suppressed 12 months later. About 2 million Korean residents took part in the uprising. Over 1,500 demonstrations took place. More than 7,000 people were killed. The event did not receive worldwide publicity, as a result of which the Korean resistance realized that in a duel with the Japanese they would have to be guided only by their own forces. One of the results of the March 1 uprising was a change in Japanese imperial policy. Realizing the ineffectiveness of forceful control of Korea (and wanting to appear more attractive in the eyes of world society), the newly appointed Governor-General Makoto established a policy of “cultural management.” First of all, censorship was relaxed and the publication of personal printed materials in Korean was allowed. Today, Thapkol Park (formerly a pagoda park) is a favorite vacation spot for older people. And every year on March 1, festive events dedicated to the Samil movement are held here. This significant date is also celebrated in North Korea, although March 1 is not a day off like, for example, March 8. It is being propagated here that the March First protest was organized by representatives of the Kim Il Sung family - his grandfathers, parents and uncle. However, local residents do not attach much importance to this event, since they are confident that the beginning of the Korean movement was the communist policy of Kim Il Sung.

The Grapefruit Harvest Festival in Cuba is one of the most unusual holidays in the world. It is celebrated annually on March 1 not only by Cubans, but also by all those who like the specific taste of a unique fruit from the citrus family, which has beneficial properties. The festival is held on the first day of spring on the island of Juventud. After the end of the festive events, the grapefruit harvest begins. Grapefruit was first discovered on the island of Barbados in the 50s of the 18th century by botanist Griffiths Hughes and decided to call the find “forbidden fruit.” Grapefruit is a fruit that grows on a subtropical evergreen tree. It is believed to be the result of an accidental cross between fruits such as orange and pomelo. Grapefruits of different varieties differ significantly in size. The color of the pulp can range from bright red to light yellow. Now about 20 varieties of this fruit plant are grown on an industrial scale. Grapefruit fruits are considered dietary and have many beneficial properties. During the ripening period, they resemble bunches of grapes in appearance. This explains the name of the fruit, which was derived from the English word “grape” (grapes). For two hundred years it was considered an ornamental plant. In the 20th century, citrus fruit began to be grown on plantations in Cuba in large quantities, and this became a very profitable business. Soon grapefruit took one of the leading places on the world fruit market. Before the harvest begins in Cuba, a festival begins, during which theatrical performances are held. The celebrations begin on the Cuban island of Juventud, where residents collect the most grapefruits, and then spread throughout the country. Several days and nights turn into an enchanting holiday. The Cuban festival, which celebrates citrus fruits, allows us to demonstrate the breadth of soul of this people. As a rule, guests from other countries are not invited to the holiday. Cubans jealously guard their identity, so foreign tourists cannot participate in the celebrations. The locals dance to cheerful music and are accompanied by a real feast of grapefruits. Festive events continue both day and night. On the occasion of the harvest, local residents indulge in unbridled joy these days. After this, the festival gradually fades away, and the inhabitants of Freedom Island begin their workdays again.

In 1991, a “parade of sovereignties” took place and many republics that were part of the USSR gained economic independence. A year after these events, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which at that time was part of Yugoslavia, held a general referendum on its territory on secession from Yugoslavia and recognition of full independence. The referendum was held on February 29, 1992, and the results were announced on March 1: more than 63% of the population participated in the survey and the majority of them were “FOR” the adoption of sovereignty. Since then, March 1 has become a real holiday for the residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Independence Day. The legality of the referendum was not recognized by the Bosnian Serbs, who sought to create their own republic. This caused a civil military conflict that lasted until 1995. During the years of the Yugoslav crisis, more than one hundred thousand people died, and two million had to leave their native lands. During the years of military conflict, local residents had to go through genocide, ethnic cleansing and shelling. The military conflict continued until in 1995, NATO forces carried out a military operation to end the Bosnian War. A temporary truce agreement was signed in Paris, after which peace negotiations continued in Dayton (USA). On December 21, 1995, Bosnia and Herzegovina gained peace and independence, for which the people paid with their own blood. The modern state of Bosnia and Herzegovina consists of territorial units with autonomous status - the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska. The country's sovereignty is recognized at all political levels. Despite all this, Republika Srpska continues to deny the legality of the referendum and believes that sovereignty was obtained illegally. For these reasons, residents of Republika Srpska celebrate Independence Day on January 9th.

Until the 15th century, the New Year was celebrated on the first day of spring - March 1 (old style date - February 16). The roots of the holiday come from paganism, when our ancestors rejoiced at the arrival of spring and said goodbye to the winter cold. This day is named in honor of Yaril - the Slavic god of the spring sun and fertility, hence the name - Yarilin's day. Yaril was popularly considered a positive deity, bringing the strength and power of new life. They imagined him as a strong young man on a white horse. Yarilo brought warmth to the earth, so powerful that everything around began to awaken from sleep, rapidly leading to fertility. On March 1, work was postponed for a day and a day off was given. The people celebrated the date in a festive mood, starting from midnight. Merry celebrations were held, fairs opened, and there were dances around the fire. The owners set the festive tables, displayed beer and wine, and invited guests. The peasants tried to make the most of the day, because after the warm weather arrived the snow melted and the time for hard field work began. When it snowed on Yaril, mothers sent their offspring outside with a broom. They should have placed a path from the house to the well. This ritual promised well-being for the family and good health for the children. Since Yarilo was the god of fertility, pregnant women especially loved this holiday. They waited for the sun to appear in the sky and went out to bask in its rays, gaining strength for the upcoming birth. On this day, midwives collected snow and melted it in a bowl. They washed their hands and washed themselves with it in order to receive babies cleanly. However, March 1 is popularly celebrated as a difficult day, since on it Judas, who betrayed Christ, committed suicide. The Church calls suicide a terrible sin, and it is almost impossible to pray for a suicide after death. Therefore, the peasants prayed and read conspiracies to eliminate such cases in the family. If strong winds were observed on Yarilin day, they prepared for warmth and rain. Warm weather foreshadowed more cold weather. The descending fog promised a summer with thunderstorms. If the water in reservoirs overflowed its banks, an influx of mice, rats and harmful insects was expected in the summer.

On March 1 in the United States, National Women of Color Day has been celebrated since 1986. The National Institute of Colored Women took the initiative to celebrate such a day. Over time, the institute received International status and the day, accordingly, became international. Since then, every year a lot of time has been devoted to this day, a plan for its implementation has been considered, and each year certain educational and coordinating information messages have been introduced for women of color in the United States. On this day, the rights of colored representatives of the fair sex are discussed - residents of Africa, India, Spain, Italy, Alaska, Latin America, the Pacific Islands, Asia. In addition to discussing their problems, assistance is provided in finding solutions. Most US charities are actively involved in Women of Color Day. Competitions, concerts, promotions, discussions, flash mobs and other events are organized in support of the rights of these women. In the United States, traditionally, on March 1, every organization holds an event related to Women of Color Day. During the struggle for women's rights, known thanks to Clara Zetkin, America also took an active part - many reforms were carried out, but the fate of women of color began to be considered much later. The Institute of Colored Women decided to create a community in which relations would be maintained between representatives of different nationalities, problems of a different nature would be solved - the goal of this community is to unite this category of people, coordinate them with each other, unite them, so that if various issues arise based on interethnic hatred, the girls and women knew where to turn, understood their rights and responsibilities, and felt the protection and guardianship of the state. This is how the symbol of this community was born - Women of Color Day, which immediately acquired national and later international status. In the rest of the world, this day is celebrated in few places; this is most likely due to the fact that different nationalities of women do not have such pronounced properties, that is, this day is inherent in the inhabitants of the United States and is strictly celebrated in every organization, large and small in terms of the number of employees.