This holiday is quite young; it began to be celebrated in the sixties of the last century. It was during this period that the chemical industry actively developed and new production facilities were built. And in those cities and regions where there were large chemical enterprises, holiday traditions arose. It was also celebrated by scientists, students and teachers of specialized educational institutions. Almost 20 years have passed and this event - Chemist's Day - was consolidated in 1980 at the state level, including it in the list of holidays and memorable dates. The last Sunday of May was chosen as the day of its celebration. Students of the Faculty of Chemistry of Moscow State University also celebrate this day in May. But not on the last Sunday, but on the second. In 1966, they came up with the idea of ​​celebrating this holiday under the sign of a chemical element. Then it became hydrogen - the first element in the periodic table. Each year, a new chemical element becomes the symbol of the celebration. There are several other unofficial dates associated with this holiday. Thus, at St. Petersburg University, Chemist Day is celebrated in early April. Don't forget about January 31 - the birthday of Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev. In those cities where there are large city-forming chemical industry enterprises, Chemist Day quite often coincides with City Day. The indispensable attributes of the holiday are concerts and special events, funny skits, sports competitions, and awards for the best workers. Chemistry is associated with the name of the English scientist Robert Boyle, who was the first to identify the main subject of study of this science back in the 17th century - the element. Almost two centuries passed and J. Dalton introduced the concept of atomic weight into this science. It has become the main characteristic of chemical elements. And finally, Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev discovered the periodic law, thanks to which the system of elements appeared.

The oldest Slavic holiday of the cuckoo is inextricably linked with the ritual of ritual. People who performed this ritual moved to a new stage of social development. The main meaning of this holiday is to establish a spiritual connection between young girls who needed support and help. Traditionally, the holiday is celebrated on the last Sunday of May or the second Sunday after Easter. However, some sources mention celebrations on Peter's Day or St. Nicholas the Great. Girls aged 10-12 years old initially took part in the rituals: this holiday for them was a farewell to childhood. Young women, unmarried girls, also took part in the cumulation. Women who had recently gotten married could join them. The process was usually led by an elderly woman, more often a widow. Guys could also be involved in the celebration, but only after the ritual had been completed. So, for example, in some areas they were allowed to follow the girls, make fun of them, and interfere with the preparation of the festive meal. Adults sometimes also joined, but they sat separately from the youth, not participating in the rite of commemoration. Girls in the forest found a birch tree (sometimes it was a rowan, willow, willow or maple), decorated it with ribbons, and curled a decorated wreath on it. Through it they kissed each other and exchanged gifts, that is, they established nepotism. Sometimes they made a cuckoo, which was baptized and buried according to all the rules. A cuckoo is a doll dressed in lace or decorated with birch branches. After all the rituals, the young people began the festive dinner with an obligatory dish - scrambled eggs. On the same day they wondered about the subsequent fate of the young women. If a woman just got married, she wondered what gender her firstborn would be. A few days later, the ritual of dispossession was carried out. Then the tree was cleared of decoration, and the gifts were returned to the owners (“exchanged”). Despite the seriousness of this holiday - after all, girls were beginning to be considered adults - young people danced in circles, sang songs about spring, and jumped over the fire. It’s interesting that only on this day was it permissible for a girl to hug the guy she liked and even go for a walk with him.

Entrepreneurs have existed in Rus' for a long time, even during the time of the Stroganov, Demidov, Eliseev and Morozov family dynasties. Another thing is that they were called differently. These were mainly merchants, artisans, industrialists and gunsmiths. Today, entrepreneurs celebrate their official holiday on May 26th every year. The date of the celebration was set by the President of Russia in October 2007, after signing the Decree “On Russian Entrepreneurship Day”. The rights of a Russian citizen to engage in business are enshrined in the Constitution of Russia in Article 34. Entrepreneurship received its official name and status after the adoption of the USSR Law “On Individual Labor Activity” in 1986 on November 19. Later, in 1990, the Law of the Russian Federation “On Enterprises and Entrepreneurial Activities” dated December 25, 1990 established the rights of citizens to conduct business affairs. Based on this law, citizens can engage in business personally, having received the status of individual entrepreneurs, and hiring hired employees. Russian entrepreneurship gained development and support after the adoption of V.V. Putin in 2008 Federal Law “On the Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”. Despite the crisis in the country, business in Russia continues to develop. New enterprises are being formed, outside investments are being attracted, and jobs are being created. Thanks to government support, the agricultural and industrial sectors have developed widely. The service sector, retail trade, and leisure activities are developing. Persons who express a desire to engage in these types of activities receive subsidies, consulting and investment assistance. Newly created small businesses have tax benefits and may be exempt from paying taxes for a certain period. In a word, doing business at the present time has become profitable and convenient. Although any kind of business is associated with risk, the likelihood of bankruptcy and forced closure, Russians still know how to take risks. At the beginning of 2018, there were about 5 million small and medium-sized businesses. This is a significant figure that confirms the real importance of entrepreneurship in Russia. Russian Entrepreneurship Day does not have any traditional festive events. Firstly, this day is not for the general public, but exclusively for those who do business. Secondly, even some officials deny the significance of current entrepreneurship in Russia. Thus, I. Yurgens and V. Novodvorskaya consider the legalized holiday “premature and hypocritical.” In their opinion, business in the country has not reached a level that one can be proud of, much less celebrate. However, as many people as there are, so many opinions. The holiday is legalized, the culprits celebrate the occasion with all kinds of exhibitions, conferences, business trainings, educational seminars, achievement fairs, round tables with reflections on problems and solutions. Entrepreneurs with extensive experience share their experience with young, aspiring businessmen. The advice received for the latter has a huge role in the promotion and development of their ideas and endeavors. The innovative development of the state directly depends on the mobility of small and medium-level businesses. Therefore, the positive dynamics of entrepreneurship development play an important role in the formation of the economy and the country as a whole. According to the President of Russia, small and medium-sized businesses are the support of the entire state structure, the core of the economy, which must be encouraged and supported for the further prosperity and development of the entire country. Well, the creativity and enormous entrepreneurial potential of Russians are the tools to achieve this goal.

May 26 is a date that is very important for many countries. Poland celebrates Mother's Day, Georgia celebrates Independence Day, and Russia celebrates Russian Entrepreneurship Day. According to the lunar calendar, this day has some similarities with the New Year, which gives every person the right to hope for the fulfillment of his wishes. The Altai Republic does not stand aside, but, along with many cities and countries, organizes a holiday, because May 26 is snow leopard day for the residents of Altai. The tradition of remembering this species of the cat family dates back to 2010, when this ecological day was born. Thanks to the residents of the Far Eastern regions of the country, who have been celebrating Tiger Day for several years now, the residents of the Altai Mountains took up the baton from them, founding Snow Leopard Day, whose task is to protect these wonderful mammals from cruel hunters. Irbis and snow leopard are a couple of other names that have taken root quite tightly in society. The main habitat of snow leopards is Central Asia. According to estimates by the World Wildlife Fund, about two hundred individuals are inhabitants of the highlands of the Russian Federation. Along with many other species of cats, the snow leopard is listed in the Red Book of Russia and in the documentation for the protection of this representative of mammals in some other countries. Adult snow leopards usually lead a solitary lifestyle, although individuals are sometimes observed living in full family units. In some cases, snow leopards are harvested several times greater than their own size and weight. As a rule, these are ungulates, including deer, wild boars, roe deer, takins and others. In appearance, the snow leopard is most similar to a leopard. The most significant differences include the long tail and coat color. The first snow leopard day took place in the same 2010 in a small village of the Altai Republic. The Kosh-Agach region was chosen because it is there that the maximum concentration of snow leopards inhabiting the mountainous areas of Russia is observed. It is quite possible that nothing would have worked out without the help of the Altai Development Fund, the Ukok Natural Park and the children's educational center. It was they who laid the first stone in the development of the day of the snow leopard. Quite a lot of people gathered at the holiday, including schoolchildren, who provided every guest with a good mood. Funny themed competitions formed the basis of the first snow leopard day, which went off with a bang. As a result, after some time, some other regions of the Altai Mountains took an example and also began to support nature. The scale increased every year, which contributed to the arrival of guests not only from other cities, but also from other countries. This fact once again shows the love for the world around us and the desire to protect it. The point is to instill in the younger generation a love for such a stunning species of the cat family from an early age. That is why on Snow Leopard Day children are the center of attention. They are given the opportunity to learn more about what snow leopards are, draw them on a piece of paper, and also put on a camouflage suit reminiscent of this predator. It is necessary to support this species by all means, since the ruthless hunters are not stopped by the ban. This is because snow leopard fur is quite valuable. This is what drives people to do unimaginable things. Tigers are an indicator of what may happen to the snow leopards of the Altai Mountains in the near future. At this point in time, unfortunately, there is not a single tiger left in Altai. The same thing cannot be allowed to happen to snow leopards.

Horse riding is not just a beautiful sport. Riders cannot imagine their lives without the trot and gallop, the sound of hooves, the wind in their faces and the heartbeat of their four-legged friend. Communication and caring for horses is medicine for many people. Hippotherapy since the end of the 19th century. used for the rehabilitation of children and adults with neurological diseases. It is impossible not to love graceful, kind and intelligent animals. On May 26, professional athletes and people who simply care about horses celebrate Equestrian Day. The holiday honors not only riders and trainers, but also their graceful friends. Therefore, on May 26, open days are held at stables, sports schools and hippodromes for all horse lovers. Animals are especially looked after on this day - their manes are combed, they are bathed and they are treated to their favorite delicacies. Man domesticated the horse and began riding it about 5-6 thousand years ago. Horses were used both in agriculture for cultivating land and in warfare. For centuries, cavalry has been considered an independent force and a mobile military weapon. The cavalry of the Red Army took an active part in the Great Patriotic War. The Soviet cavalry effectively carried out the tasks assigned to it, because was able to adapt to the conditions and harsh demands of battles in which armored cars and motorcycles, tanks and aircraft took part. Horses played an important role in Cossack culture. For thousands of years, countless herds of wild horses lived in the vastness of the Eastern European plain. Therefore, it is not surprising that the horse became the faithful companion of the freedom-loving Cossack. He protected his master with his body in battle, kicked and bit the enemy's horse. “A Cossack without a horse is like a warrior without a gun”, “A Cossack maintains friendship: in trouble he does not abandon his horse”, “Horses in meadows are like pearls in silks” - these sayings illustrate the reverent attitude of warriors towards their favorites. Admiration and love for horses especially inherent in peoples who in ancient times were nomads. Therefore, some Central Asian countries have their own holidays dedicated to horse breeding. Thus, in Turkmenistan, every last Sunday in April, Akhal-Teke Horse Day is celebrated. In Kazakhstan, Horse Day is celebrated on August 31, Naadam, which includes equestrian competitions, in Mongolia - in mid-July. Horses evoke admiration and sincere love among European peoples. Horses even have their own Catholic patron. St. Stephen's Day, which falls during the Christmas holidays, is widely celebrated in Norway, Ireland, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands. As during the Russian Equestrian Day, on December 26th, horse races are held at European hippodromes, festivals and sled rides are organized. According to Orthodox traditions, Saints Frol and Laurus are considered patrons of horses. Since ancient times, on August 31, in honor of the holiday, animals were not only driven into the field, but not even saddled. Our ancestors brought well-fed horses decorated with ribbons to the church for blessing and sprinkling with holy water. Russian culture has maintained for thousands of years a reverent and caring attitude towards horses and respect for those who care for them. That is why May 26 is celebrated, although not official, but this does not make it any less solemn as Horseman’s Day.

One of the brightest and most memorable performances at Eurovision from Russia is considered to be the number of “Buranovskie Babushki”. The folklore group consists of elderly women living in the Malopurginsky district of Udmurtia. Babushki became famous for their performances of musical compositions by Russian and foreign singers in their native language. The purpose of the performance at Eurovision-2012 was to raise funds for the construction of a temple in the village of Buranovo. Thanks to the talent, warmth and charm of the grandmothers, the whole world learned about Udmurtia, its national language and the moral values ​​of the people living in the Kama region. And although the folk ensemble took third place in the competition, its producer Viktor Drobysh and everyone who supported the Russian performers consider the group’s performance one of the best in the history of Eurovision. In honor of the triumph of her compatriots, the head of the republic issued a decree in 2012 establishing a holiday. Grandmother's Day is celebrated annually in Udmurtia on May 26th. The performance of the ensemble from the village of Buranovo is a hymn to family values ​​and national traditions, among which respect for older people is not the least important. Grandmothers have become a symbol of hard work, kindness and sincerity, care for the younger generation and unconditional love. With the proceeds from the performances, a church was built in the village of Buranovo. The representatives of the creative team have plans for the future to build a house for pensioners who find themselves in a difficult life situation. After the performance of their compatriots at Eurovision, there began a surge of interest among residents of Udmurtia in the history of their small homeland, folklore and folk traditions. "Buranovskie Babushki" inspired many creative groups to create variety acts glorifying the originality of the national culture. In honor of the holiday, various thematic events are held in the cities and villages of Udmurtia: performances by the Italmas ensemble in the capital of the republic Izhevsk and other folk groups, the opening of creative workshops, etc. In November 2020, after amendments were made to the Law “On Holidays and Memorable Dates of Udmurtia,” Grandmother’s Day became an official holiday. The change in his status did not significantly affect the action plan. Thus, according to tradition, on May 26, the republic hosts the “My Grandmother” photo competition every year. Its oldest participant, Alexandra Ivanovna Russkikh, is 93 years old. Grandparents from all regions of Udmurtia, the Perm Territory and the city of Kirov are competing to win the photo competition. In honor of the holiday, charity events and other events are held in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers for the elderly. Children take part in master classes on decorative and applied arts, which symbolizes the inextricable connection between generations and contributes to the preservation of national culture, traditions and customs.

For Western Christians, Trinity Day falls on the 57th day after Easter. On the first Sunday after Pentecost, solemn liturgical readings and sermons are held in churches, dedicated to the story of the threefold nature of the hypostases of the Christian God: Among Orthodox Christians, Pentecost is dedicated to the miraculous descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, and on the 57th day, Orthodox believers honor the feast of the Council of All Saints. According to the dogmas of Catholicism, the Holy Spirit comes from the hypostasis of God the Father and God the Son, according to Orthodox canons - only from God the Father. The dogma of the Great Trinity was adopted in Constantinople during the Second Ecumenical Council back in 308. This day is considered the day of the birth of the celebration of the Holy Trinity among Christians. According to legend, the life-giving Origin - the Holy Spirit - descended on the apostles with fiery, but not scorching, tongues of fire. This was a special blessing, a source of strength and wisdom for further preaching and bringing the Word of God to all living peoples, in all parts of the world. After the great descent, all the apostles felt an endless surge of strength, inspiration, good joy and hope. In high spirits, they began to glorify their Lord and uttered prayers of praise to the heavenly Lord. At that moment, everyone realized that sermons from different mouths were conducted in completely different languages, previously alien and unfamiliar. Christians consider this phenomenon a great miracle that God created so that the apostles could tell about the true greatness and power of the Lord to all peoples on Earth. During the celebration of Trinity, clergy wear crystal white robes. White color prevails in the design of temples. The altar is decorated with delicate solemn inflorescences. The Holy Sacrament is placed on the altar for worship and universal grace. Believing Catholics reverence Trinity Day with boundless trepidation and consider it a time of great joy and affirmation of faith. Celebrated all over the world with beautiful rituals and special solemnity. Different countries have established their own unique holiday traditions. However, all nations pay great attention to floral decorations on this day. Since ancient times, people have gone to forests and meadows to collect the freshest flowers and bring them into the house, to decorate their homes with green twigs and fragrant herbs. For consecration in churches, housewives even today collect a special bouquet, where you can find the most unexpected varieties of greenery. Depending on the region, ears of wheat, wormwood, nettle, thyme, mint, cornflowers - a symbol of the sky and roses - a symbol of fiery flames are used. The consecrated bouquet is brought home and kept all year round as a reliable talisman against evil thoughts, illnesses and sorrows. Cleanliness occupies a special place on this day. Before the onset of the Bright Holiday, it is necessary to remove all household garbage from the house, carry out general cleaning, and ventilate the premises. At sunset, on the evening before the holiday, work should be stopped. You cannot sew, clean, do laundry or do other housework. On Saturday evening the evening temple mass begins. In the morning - a mandatory visit to the temple, lighting blessed candles, listening to the festive service. In the Catholic tradition, it is impossible to ignore the poor and needy on the day of the Holy Trinity. The holiday should be bright and grateful for everyone. Therefore, it is customary to prepare charity dinners, make generous alms, and pronounce prayers of praise to the Holy Spirit - the ever-changing protector and patron of human souls.

Lutheran Trinity

1-2% of people on the planet have light, freckled skin and bright copper, red-orange or brown hair. Representatives of this phenotype are most often found in the north and north-west of Europe - in regions with a small number of sunny days per year. Redheads have increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light, so they burn easily and are at increased risk of melanoma. Copper-haired people also have a number of other features that distinguish them from other representatives of humanity. May 26th is World Redhead Day. World Redhead Day is especially widely celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and Britain. In these countries, 13% of the population has naturally red hair. According to legend, the tradition of celebrating the holiday originated in Holland, whose national color is, not coincidentally, orange. A local artist from the city of Breda was looking for a model with fiery hair color. To his surprise, not 10-15 people responded to the ad, but about 150 red-haired beauties. They enjoyed the meeting so much that it was decided to make it an annual tradition. Since then, men, women and children with copper hair from all over the world come to Breda once a year. Holidays similar to World Redhead Day are found in the calendars of various countries throughout the year. Thus, November 5 is National Redhead Day in the United States. A similar international holiday falls on September 8th. This indicates the extraordinary popularity of people with fiery hair and the great interest in them from others. Vitamin D is necessary for every person. But if in ordinary people it is produced under the influence of sunlight, then the body of redheads is capable of producing it independently. This happens even in low light conditions with a lack of UV rays. In addition to this amazing property, nature has endowed redheads with another quality - people with fiery hair have a lower pain threshold compared to blondes and brunettes. The body temperature of people with freckled skin is higher than that of the rest of humanity. Scientists attribute this to the characteristics of their DNA and the mutation of the MC1R gene. This makes redheads more sensitive to changes in environmental temperatures. However, perhaps as compensation, nature rewarded them with another amazing property. Copper and red-orange hair practically does not lose its pigment throughout the life of the owner. Redheads do not turn gray, unlike representatives of other genotypes. As they age, the color of their hair simply loses its former richness - it fades and becomes pale golden. In the 1800s It was found that light freckled skin is highly acidic compared to the dermis of other phenotypes. That's why redheads smell nice. The aroma of their body acts on others as an aphrodisiac. These fiery natures themselves are distinguished by increased sexuality. Women with copper hair are physically more resilient than brunettes and blondes. However, before surgery, both sexes of redheads require 18-20% more anesthesia than other people. Nero, Christopher Columbus, Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci, Cromwell, George Washington, Vivaldi, Sarah Bernhardt - these celebrities with fiery hair made a significant contribution to the history and development of civilization. In addition, according to legends among different nations, redheads have supernatural abilities. In ancient times, copper-haired women were often considered witches and insidious seductresses. Organizers of events held in honor of World Redhead Day, celebrated on May 26, pay attention to these and other funny moments.

In May 1897, Bram Stoker's horror novel about the most bloodthirsty monster of all time was published. The prototype of the image of a vampire in the person of Count Dracula was Vlad III Basarab, the head of Wallachia, located in the south of what is now Romania. He repeatedly became the hero of historical films and films about otherworldly creatures feeding on human blood. Films about Count Dracula, a character written by B. Stoker, are very popular among viewers. The monster, who lives in a castle in Transylvania, has many fans around the world. The release date of the famous Gothic novel became the reason for the organization of an unusual celebration by fans of the vampire. Every year on May 26th World Dracula Day is celebrated. His prototype, Vlad Basarab, had two nicknames, reflecting the count's personal qualities and commitment to Satanism. One of them was the gloomy "Tepes" (from the Romanian țeapă, meaning "stake"). The ruler of Wallachia endlessly fought for the throne he inherited from his father. He proved himself to be an extremely cruel and ruthless tyrant, who exquisitely tortured his opponents and the people who betrayed him. It is believed that Tepes killed about 100 thousand people during his reign, imprisoning most of the victims on stakes rounded on one side as punishment. Vlad Basarab fought the Hungarians for the throne with the help of the Sultan and the troops of the Ottoman Empire. Turkish troops helped Tepes become the head of Wallachia in 1448. As a warning to his opponents, the count created entire forests of stakes, on which his enemies died a long and painful death. Whether Tepes actually drank their blood, as the legend says, remains a mystery. But it is known for sure that the oppressive grave atmosphere of the principality with thousands of corpses horrified even the seasoned Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Together with his army, he decided not to enter Tepes’s possessions and, turning around, hastily went home. The count received the nickname “Dracula” (Dracul translates as “dragon”, but in Romanian also means “devil”, “devil”) for joining a secret society of Satanists. Like his father, Vlad Basarab was a member of the Societas Draconica - the knightly Order of the Dragon, which was created by the King of Hungary Sigismund I in 1408. The organization not only defended the possessions from external and internal enemies, but the church - from apostates and pagans. According to some reports, this occult society was searching for the source of immortality, performing sacrifices and other satanic rituals. While creating the image of Dracula, B. Stoker processed a lot of information available about the graph and came up with a character terrifying in his bloodthirstiness and cruelty. The vampire impressed readers with his atrocities, ruthlessness and mental sophistication. Despite the fact that the main character of the book is a negative character, Tepes has numerous fans who celebrate World Dracula Day on May 26.

The peak of popularity in the United States of swing, one of the trends of jazz, occurred in the 1930-40s. The new style of playing using 4 equal beats per bar was called four beat. To swing music performed by large orchestras, the legs themselves began to dance. African Americans performed Charleston, Balboa, college shag and Lindy hop, which were based on improvisation, an excellent sense of rhythm and an inexhaustible thirst for life. Frankie Manning, one of the most famous popularizers of the lindy hop, was born in Florida on May 26, 1914. The black dancer and choreographer was a member of the famous Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, a show group through which music lovers living far beyond the United States learned about swing. Frankie Manning was the first to perform aerial during the dance with throwing his partner over himself and other acrobatic numbers. Swing fans made the choreographer's birthday a holiday - World Lindy Hop Day. Black performers from Harlem and Kansas City participated in the 1930s and 1940s. in dance marathons held in New York clubs Savoy Ballroom, Rockland Palace and others. According to legend, the world learned about the Lindy Hop in June 1928 thanks to African Americans George Shoti (“Shorty”) Snowden and Mattie Purnell. At one of the competitions at the Manhattan Casino in New York, the couple performed a dance in an unusual style with an element that later became known as the “swingout.” Shoti George and Matty Purnell were the marathon winners. When asked by reporters what kind of dance it was, Snowden allegedly replied: “Just a Lindy Hop.” This is how, according to one version, its name appeared. The paired solo dance, which absorbed the features of step, Charleston and breakaway, was distinguished by a rhythmic basis of 8 bars and a large share of improvisation. It was performed during performances by the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb and other lesser-known jazzmen. Lindy hop quickly penetrated the nightclubs and ballrooms of New York and became part of Broadway productions. According to another version, the dance was named after Charles Lindbergh. An American pilot nicknamed “Lindy” crossed the Atlantic alone on a monoplane on May 20 and 21, 1927, flying from New York to Paris. Songs, musical compositions and various events were dedicated to this event, incl. - dance marathons. The newspapers were full of headlines “Lindbergh hops Atlantic” (“Lindbergh jumps over the Atlantic”). Therefore, a new dance genre, which was presented at one of the competitions by black performers, was called lindy hop. Choreographer Frankie Manning died at the age of 94 in April 2009. The Lindy Hop popularizer said: "I'm not interested in fame and glory. I just want others to know what a wonderful dance it is." In memory of this significant figure, grateful fans established World Lindy Hop Day, which has been celebrated on May 26 on both sides of the Atlantic since 2004.

Georgia annually celebrates its main public holiday, which is an official day off, since 1991. It was then that the republic became independent from the USSR. But it was rather a restoration of sovereignty, because for the first time Georgia managed to be independent and independent, albeit for a very short time back in 1918. This explains the choice of the date May 26, when the democratic government of that time, led by Noe Jordania, announced freedom from the control of the RSFSR for the first time. The drafted Act of Independence, signed on this date, did not last long from the point of view of history - until March 1921. And although Georgia was recognized as a separate country by 23 states in almost three years of sovereignty, this did not prevent the Bolsheviks from overthrowing the government, founding the Georgian SSR, which from 1922 became part of the USSR for many years. Georgia greatly values ​​gaining independence, because historically, its territory has been constantly attacked and oppressed since ancient times. They tried to conquer it, and many succeeded, even before our era: Roman generals, the Byzantine emperor, the nomadic Khazars, the Arab Caliphate, the warlike Seljuks, the legendary Tamerlane. A particularly deplorable situation for Georgia, as a Christian country (it adopted this religion in 331), developed by the 18th century, when Iran and Turkey threatened the existence of Georgia, at that time called the Georgian kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti. This forced them to ask for protection and help from the Russian Empire. The protectorate was established in 1783. Modern Independence Day demonstrates with its cultural program and, most importantly, the presentation of military equipment, that this is a very important holiday, emphasizing the image of a free Georgia. On this day, conscripts traditionally take the oath of office in many parts of the country. Numerous orchestras and concerts on city streets will create a festive atmosphere. The main events take place in the capital Tbilisi, especially on Rustaveli Avenue, and Kutaisi. All kinds of sporting events and exhibitions of Georgian art held in the regions attract many guests. Air shows during the day and fireworks in the evening in the skies of Georgia will not let you get bored on May 26th.

Fun Holidays - Barefoot Day

Holidays in Poland - Mother's Day (Dzien Matki)

Turkmen Carpet Day

Kyiv City Day

Holidays of Armenia - Victory Day in the Battle of Sardarapat

On May 26 (May 13, old style) according to the folk calendar, Lukerya Komarnitsa is celebrated. Lukerya day is named in honor of the Christian martyr - the Virgin Glykeria, whose memory is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on this date. Glyceria lived in the 2nd century in Ancient Thrace, came from a noble family, and after the death of her parents found shelter with Christians. When a pagan holiday was going on, Glyceria entered the temple of idolaters and, with the help of prayer to God, overthrew the statue of the false god. For this, the pagans threw stones at the maiden, laid her on hot metal, tore off the skin from her head, set wild animals on fire, but the Lord protected the martyr and healed her every time. Tired of torment, Glyceria herself asked God to take her life, then the wild lioness killed her. And among the people, Glykeria (Lukerya) was nicknamed Komarnitsa, since on a given day the first mosquitoes often appeared. It was believed that warm winds brought them from the coasts of overseas countries, and in the fall cold winds turned them back. The peasants believed that by drinking blood from a person, mosquitoes were able to take diseases with them, so on Lukerya Komarnitsa they opened wide the windows of the dwelling where the sick person was lying. However, people did not particularly like mosquitoes because of their squeaks and bites. According to legend, they annoyed Christ during the crucifixion, for which they are now paying with their lives: by killing a mosquito you can get rid of 40 sins. But there was a belief that mosquitoes should not be destroyed before the summer equinox, otherwise one dead mosquito will add a dozen more. But after the equinox, a killed mosquito meant that now there would be a dozen fewer of them. Sometimes the day of Lukerya was called Lukoshnitsa. During the period of hard work in the fields, men did not have a free hour for lunch. To feed them, women came to the field at lunchtime and brought baskets of food. Lukerya was also called Grechishnitsa, since on this day buckwheat was re-sown. A large harvest was not expected from it, but its flowering served as an excellent place for bees to collect nectar. If an abundance of swallows and swifts was observed on Lukerya Komarnica, then they were preparing for warming. Warm weather was also heralded by the arrival of mosquitoes. The future harvest was determined by their abundance: if there were a lot of them, it means there will be a lot of mushrooms and berries in the forest, the grass will grow tall, and the oats will yield well. The insect's ringing squeak was used to determine the approaching rain.

Lag Ba-Omer is a wonderful holiday among Jews, which is celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer, or according to the local calendar on the 18th of Iyar. To celebrate this day, people light bonfires, set up archery ranges and organize entertainment events. According to ancient legend, on this day a general epidemic ended, as a result of which a large number of students of Rabbi Akiva, one of the greatest sages of his era, the founder of the Oral Torah system, died. Rumors about him spread throughout the planet, after which students from all over the world began to visit him, studying the Torah at the risk of their lives. Indeed, during the reign of Hadrian, the study of ancient Scripture was strictly prohibited. The Talmud testifies that Rabbi Akiva had more than two tens of thousands of followers. However, all of his students, apart from five people, died as a result of disrespectful relationships. The epidemic, which took the lives of young people, reigned on earth during the period between Passover and Shauvot for 32 days and subsided only on the 33rd day. For this reason, in the first 32 days, a number of national customs are observed: during this period, it is not allowed to cut your hair, shave, or hold wedding ceremonies or noisy holiday feasts. In addition, many refer to this day as the date of death of Rabbi Shimon, the great follower of Akiba, who lived in the 2nd millennium AD. He is considered the founder of Kabbalah and the author of the treatise Zohar. Kabbalah reveals the mysterious secrets of the Torah, and Zaor is the most famous book from the long heritage of literature dedicated to Kabbalah. Rabbi Shimon was one of Rabbi Akiva's students who managed to survive the terrible epidemic. As he died, a pillar of fire rose above his corpse. In this regard, the custom of lighting bonfires during the celebration arose. Rabbi Shimon asked his followers to mark the date of their own death as a great holiday. He was buried on the Miron mountain range, near Safed. On the day of the celebration, some religious families also undergo the tonsure procedure for the first time for boys who have turned three years old. The children are brought to Meiron. And here, near the burial of the great Rabbi Shimon, a ceremony called “Halake” takes place - the child’s locks are cut, leaving curls in the temple area. Late in the evening, after sunset, local residents light bonfires in memory of Rabbi Shimoon, dance, sing songs and just have fun. At night, some visit his grave. There is a custom of archery. According to one version, Rabbi Akiva's students, in preparation for their meetings, disguised themselves as hunters, taking weapons with them in order to calm the vigilance of the Roman guards. On the day of celebration, archery tournaments are organized among students of general education institutions. During the daytime, ceremonial processions and entertainment events take place. In addition, this day marks the end of mourning for the followers of Rabbi Akiva. It is again allowed to visit the hairdresser, shave, have weddings and just have fun. Followers of bondage explain why it is customary to have fun on the day of death. Jews are accustomed to marking the date of death of a famous person not in mourning, but having fun. Ancient sources contain information that the day of the death of Adam, the very first man on the planet, was celebrated as a great holiday. Other authoritative sources claim that it was on Lag Ba'omer that the Jewish inhabitants rebelled against their enemies - the Romans. This event occurred during the reign of Governor Florus. The historical figure Josephus said that earlier in the day, Florus had expressed a demand to the heads of the Jewish people to transfer several tons of gold into their ownership as punishment for the unrest in Caesarea, when the Jews rebelled against the Roman population. This condition caused discontent in Jerusalem. The Jews began to gather and publicly curse Florus. Some laughed at Flor's weakness for the precious metal and walked the streets collecting donations in his favor. And the very next day open mass protests against the authorities began, which quickly turned into an uprising.

During a multiple pregnancy, a woman can give birth to twins - babies that are different from each other, often having different blood types and genders. Twins are born with an identical set of genes and have the same face, body, hair and eye color. Such kids are a copy of each other. In honor of the children, who are surprisingly similar, a zodiac constellation located in the northern hemisphere of the sky was named, and a holiday was established. International Twins Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of May every year. Children with the same genotype most often appear after the IVF procedure, in women after long-term use of contraceptives and over 35 years of age. Exact copies of each other are also born in families in which there were twins in the family of the mother or father. Legends are made about the internal connection of such children. Twins and triplets have similar habits, gestures and temperaments, even if they were separated in childhood and raised apart from each other. Incredible, but true: Twins can have different fathers if a woman has two eggs matured during ovulation, which were fertilized by the sperm of two men. The skin color of babies also depends on the race of the parents. In a couple where the mother is black and the father is Caucasian, twins can be born with the same appearance, but different skin color. Brothers and sisters who are copies of each other and were born within minutes of each other grow and develop synchronously thanks to a strong internal connection. In infancy, they communicate in one language they understand, using special gestures and facial expressions. This twin communication system is called cryptophasia. They feel each other at a distance thanks to a mental connection even in adulthood. Incredible but true: Identical twins have the same set of genes. This feature complicates the investigation of crimes. Using DNA analysis, it is almost impossible to distinguish between biological samples of hair, blood and saliva from twins. Scientists note that most often children with the same appearance and genotype are born in Africa. Thus, in the Central African Republic, per 1000 pregnancies there are 18 multiple pregnancies, which end in the birth of twins. In other regions of the world this figure is noticeably lower. In Europe, out of 1000 pregnancies, 8 result in the birth of twins. The fewest children with the same appearance are born to representatives of the Mongoloid race. Incredible but true: About 1/4 of all twins on Earth are mirror images of each other. If one has a mole on the right cheek, then his copy has it on the left. If one brother has a dimple on his right cheek when he smiles, the other has a dimple on his left. This pattern applies to facial asymmetry, ear shape and teeth shape. If one of the mirror twins is left-handed, then the second is always right-handed. Children with the same appearance have a greater opportunity to become famous than their equally talented peers. It is easier for twins to make a career in cinema, such as Vladimir and Yuri Torsuev from “The Adventures of Electronics”, Vin Diesel from the “Fast and Furious” media franchise and his brother Paul Vincent, who is also an actor. Peter and David Paul, widely known for the cult film “Nannies,” both starred in films and engaged in bodybuilding, Igor and Vadim Vernik devoted themselves to theater and cinema. Americans of Italian origin Dean and Dan Caten, who look like two peas in a pod, create clothing models for their brand Dsquared2. Maria and Anastasia Tolmachev sing and take part in Eurovision, comedians Valery and Alexander Ponomarenko perform reprises on stage. The "quadruplets" Esme, Lisa, Tessa and Bo Ax from the Netherlands work as models. The sisters, in addition to performing on the catwalk, film the reality show “Hardenbergse Esmé, Tessa, Lisa en Bo Akse”. These and other celebrities, like ordinary brothers and sisters with the same set of genes, celebrate International Twins Day on the last Sunday in May.

Orthodox holidays on May 26:

Memorial Day of the Martyr Glyceria of Heraclea

Memorial Day of the Martyr Alexander of Rome

A week about relaxation

Memorial Day of the Venerable Martyr Macarius Archimadrite of Kanevsky