The theme of the international holiday changes annually, but is always dedicated to the animal and plant world. The purpose of the event is to encourage the population of planet Earth to preserve flora and fauna. People take advantage of the riches of nature and, without noticing the harmful effects, destroy it.

According to Slavic beliefs, on this day the Earth awakens from winter sleep and rests before hard work. Therefore, you cannot overwork it: harrow, sow, dig. For the Earth to succeed, you need to please it: give it boiled eggs and decorate it with festive towels.

Historians believe that vinaigrette appeared in Russia at the end of the 18th - beginning of the 19th centuries. The demand for salad is explained by the availability and low cost of its ingredients: potatoes, beets, carrots, pickled cabbage, cucumbers, onions and beans. Such an impressive composition was the reason for the ironic use of the word “vinaigrette” in relation to the mixing of dissimilar objects and concepts.

The first paste containing chalk and soap appeared in the 1800s. It was kept in glass, and later in tin and plastic jars. The idea of ​​​​creating a tube for toothpaste belongs to dentist Washington Sheffield from the USA. It was he who, in 1892, decided to use tin paint tubes for its storage.

Tretyakov not only had a sense of beauty and good artistic taste, but was also a true patriot of the Motherland. On May 22, 1856, a textile manufacturer and aspiring philanthropist purchased the paintings “Temptation” by Nikolai Schilder and “Skirmish with Finnish Smugglers” by Vasily Khudyakov. They laid the foundation for the future collection.

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The ranks of the Goths consist of young people who have a genuine interest in mysticism and esotericism, who prefer gothic metal music, literature and horror films. A holiday has been established in honor of those who hold romantic-depressive views on life and cultivate misanthropy.

The name of the holiday is given from the church date of honoring and transferring the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the patron saint of all travelers, children and traders. Saint Nicholas was called the patron saint of horses, therefore they prayed to him for their protection from wild animals, evil spirits, various diseases, and asked Nikola to give them strength and healthy offspring.

Orthodox holidays on May 22:

Feast of the Transfer of the Relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

Feast of the Perekop Icon of the Mother of God

Day of the Holy Prophet Isaiah

Memorial Day of the Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycia

Memorial Day of St. Joseph of Optina