November 4, since 2004, has been recognized as an official holiday - National Unity Day and is a day off. This all-Russian holiday was approved by both state representatives and heads of different faiths. This particular date in the calendar was not chosen by chance, because once upon a time this day decided the fate of real Russia and its people. Four centuries ago, the people fought for their lands, for their homeland, not for the sake of glory and honor, but for the sake of the future. It would be unfair to consider this holiday new, because this great date is already more than half a century old. National Unity Day is an occasion to look deep into modern events and find points of contact with the events of the past. The history of the holiday fully justifies its existence. In 1612, the territory of modern Russia was under the intervention of the Poles. Residents of Rus' created a people's militia under the leadership of Minin and Pozharsky. It was formed in Nizhny Novgorod, and traveled a difficult path to Moscow. On this long journey, the militias received many comrades of different origins and religious denominations. The unkillable patriotism and unity of the militia forced the interventionists to retreat. Following the victory, the militia entered Moscow under the cover of the icon of the Kazan Mother of God, and faith in its power helped in the battle. The liberation lasted until November 4, so this particular day can be considered the main one in the formation of a unified state. November 4th is a multifaceted holiday. This day gives the residents of Russia the opportunity to plunge into history, to feel like the same united people as they were then, several centuries ago. Russians celebrate National Unity Day. The head of state, according to tradition, visits the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, dedicated to the events of 1612. Rallies and festive processions, various charity events and sports competitions are organized. In different parts of the country, folk festivals and concerts are held, with the participation of people of all ages and generations. Believers celebrate the Day of the Icon of the Kazan Mother of God. Services, religious processions and other church events dedicated to this day are held.

In the hustle and bustle of workdays and weekends, when a lot of attention is paid to family, a person often forgets about his own needs. But at least sometimes you need to do something pleasant and useful for yourself. This could be taking care of your own health, meeting old friends, searching for a new item for your collection, and much more to maintain inner harmony and balance. November 4th is a funny holiday that has a great philosophical connotation - Self-Care Day. A physically and mentally healthy, emotionally balanced person is able to build harmonious relationships with the people around him. It is impossible to make your loved ones happy, to become support and support for them, if you yourself are in a depressed and depressed state. Often there are no obvious reasons for low mood and anxiety. Their roots lie in the inability to take care of one’s own needs, the fear of pleasing oneself by buying some little thing because of the reluctance to be branded as an egoist. But there is nothing wrong with getting enough sleep on a day off or doing meditation, if your soul requires it, alone, asking your loved ones not to disturb you. Self-care day is needed to draw people's attention to the importance of fulfilling their own desires. “A man is born for happiness, like a bird for flight,” said writer V.G. through the mouth of his hero. Korolenko. Each of us deserves to experience joy and pleasure in life. This could be meeting a friend in a cafe, going to the pool, visiting a massage therapist, or cooking dinner together with your loved one. There is nothing good in regularly indulging your own whims and caprices. A spoiled child, a selfish 40-year-old, or a capricious grandmother who skillfully manipulates her family live solely in their own interests. They do not care about the problems and needs of others. If you are one of those whose life is subordinated to fulfilling the desires of other people to the detriment of your own interests, then the Day of Caring was invented for you. Becoming happy is a natural human desire. The holiday, which is celebrated on November 4, encourages people to learn to enjoy all manifestations of life, to begin to enjoy it here and now. Sometimes you need to temporarily stop being a hero who performs feats every day in the name of loved ones. There is nothing wrong with satisfying your needs and harmless whims - a cup of hot coffee or a walk in the park will bring pleasure and give you strength for new achievements. Love, happiness, achieving harmony with the world around you and yourself begin with taking care of yourself. This may concern both your own health and appearance. Remember A.P. Chekhov: “Everything in a person should be beautiful: face, clothes, soul, and thoughts.” Pay a little attention to your appearance on Self-Care Day - update your wardrobe, go to the hairdresser or to the gym. Pamper yourself in honor of the holiday, remember the feelings of joy and inner satisfaction, and then make their achievement a rule for the rest of your life.

We are accustomed to the obligatory annual International Women's Day, but many do not suspect that it is accompanied by World Men's Day - and it is not in February. This day is celebrated on the first Saturday of November. It’s funny that this day was proposed to be celebrated by none other than the first and only president of the USSR - Mikhail Gorbachev. It happened on the eve of the millennium, the idea of ​​celebrating the holiday was supported by the Vienna Magistrate, and since then, and to be absolutely precise - since 2000, with the easy suggestion of Mikhail Sergeevich, on the first Saturday of November, World Men's Day began to be celebrated in some countries of the world. To be fair, it must be said that in addition to this holiday, there is also International Men’s Day. Today, the holiday of representatives of the strong half of humanity is little known, but, for example, from 2000 to 2006, the World Men's Prize was awarded on the first Saturday of November. By the way, there is an opinion that World Men’s Day itself was timed to coincide with the day of presentation of this award. It was awarded to the powers that be for outstanding achievements in various fields of life - in business, science, politics, sports. It is interesting that the prize itself is a small symbolic bronze copy of Rodin’s famous sculpture “The Thinker”. Thus, this award has been received over the years by such famous men as singer Jose Carreras, designer Karl Lagerfeld, legendary singers Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson and other famous men of our world - you must agree, their contribution to art and global social development in general is invaluable. Even the Pope once received this award. Today the prize is no longer there. However, despite the abolition of the award, the holiday remains a holiday, and it continues to be celebrated today. So, on the first Saturday of November, in many cities of Russia, Ukraine, in some countries and cities of Europe, parties are held, usually in clubs or cafes - themed parties with congratulations, in honor of the brave, cheerful, reliable, strong representatives of our society. In fact, no matter how sad it is to realize, men today really need to be protected - judging by how many families are left without them, weighing the statistics on the number of single mothers, a real protector of his family, a father, support and protection is really an extremely rare specimen that needs to be cared for and cherished, and celebrations should be organized for it not only on February 23, but also on World and International Men’s Days. But seriously, don’t forget to congratulate the man close to you on this day - the first Saturday of November, let it be a son, a father, a husband, or just an acquaintance. There is no need to give gifts, just let the person know that he is needed, useful, in demand, and that they are proud of him.

Kekri Day in Finland

Day of the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders

The birthday of the cash register is celebrated annually on November 4th. This device is not used in everyday life, but directly affects the lives of all of us. After all, it is impossible to imagine modern trade without it. Even the smallest retail outlets are equipped with a cash register. It makes all operations as transparent as possible and ensures the protection of the rights of both buyers and the business owner or employees. The first cash register was invented in 1879. The patent for it was received by James Ritty, an American entrepreneur working in the catering industry. The employees of his cafe constantly withheld part of the profits, which is why Ritti could not even pay off his debts. He constantly thought about ways to control revenue and one day came up with a device for recording every purchase made in a cafe. The principle of its operation was similar to the principle of operation of a device that records shaft speed in a steamship engine. James was able to observe this device during one of his travels. Ritty assembled a primitive prototype of a modern cash register with the help of his brother John. The revenue accounting device recorded data on each of the sales made on disk. Later, a more complex apparatus was developed. It was already equipped with an indicator, thanks to which the purchase amount was visible to both the seller and the buyer. This invention made life very difficult for dishonest cafe employees. James Ritty first ruled out the possibility of dishonest profit for the cashiers of his own establishment, and then began to make money by selling cash registers. The new product was quickly appreciated by entrepreneurs from America, and then from other countries. The invention reached our country at the end of the 19th century. It immediately became popular with owners of various shops and merchants. Cash registers of that time were real works of art, looking respectable and solid. They were made of copper and had parts made of mahogany, silver, nickel and gold. Today, cash registers are used everywhere throughout the world. They perform several functions at once: 1. Protect business owners from theft of money by unscrupulous employees. 2. Make it possible for the state to control the profits that entrepreneurs receive. This helps avoid massive tax evasion. 3. Help in resolving disputes between the seller and the buyer. A cash receipt serves as proof of the purchase and can act as evidence in court.

Statehood Day of the Udmurt Republic

November 4th is the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. This icon is famous for its many miraculous works and is highly revered by all Orthodox believers. The holy image of Our Lady of Kazan helped Russian troops during the Battle of Borodino in 1812, and at the beginning of the Second World War the icon was transported by plane over Moscow. Therefore, the icon is considered the patroness and protector of all military personnel.

Life without railway communication is now simply unthinkable. The appearance of a large number of electric trains, trains, and freight trains has significantly simplified human life, because it has become possible to move around with speed and comfort. A huge number of letters, parcels, parcels, goods, materials and raw materials, as well as heavy and oversized cargo can reach anywhere in the world. This is why the work of a railway worker is so important. On their professional holiday, every citizen pays tribute to railway workers. Every year, on November 4, Ukrainian Railway Worker's Day is celebrated. The beginning of the celebration dates back to 2003 and the corresponding Decree was signed by L. Kuchma. And initially, in 1993, President Kravchuk signed a Decree establishing a professional holiday on the first Sunday in August. After the initiative of the Lviv Railway, the date was changed in December 2002. In other countries of the former Soviet republics, this holiday is celebrated on other days. The holiday was established in Russia in 1896. It was dedicated to the birthday of Nicholas I, who began the construction of railways. During his reign, the first railway was built to Tsarskoe Selo - it was intended for walking, as well as the first all-Russian highway from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Until 1917, Railway Worker's Day was celebrated on June 25. When the October Revolution died down, the holiday was forgotten for almost two decades. And only in 1936 in the USSR the tradition of honoring the work of railway workers was revived. The government decided to celebrate this day on July 30, and later the date was moved to the first Sunday in August. In 1996, at the same time that the Constitution of Ukraine was adopted, the Law “On Railway Transport” was adopted. It included the most important economic and financial aspects of the operation of railway transport, and also established a regulatory framework for safety, work in emergency conditions, security of both cargo and industry facilities, and labor relations between employees. In February 2004, the first Conference of the Trade Union of Railway Workers and Transport Builders was held in Kyiv. Delegates from all railway enterprises of Ukraine took an active part in the work. It was decided to celebrate the Day of the Trade Union of Railway Workers and Transport Builders on the first Sunday in August. And since almost all railway workers are members of the trade union, they thus have two professional holidays. The holiday is celebrated by everyone who is in any way involved in trains, railways, stations and stations. This holiday concerns both the simple lineman and the Minister of Transport. Railway workers work tirelessly every day, put their souls into their work and thereby serve for the good of the state. Thanks to the development and improvement of railway communications between cities and countries, economic growth also occurs. The railway is one of the most efficient means of transport and this is all thanks to the hard work of the railway workers. Ordinary people associate the train with vacations, travel, and business trips. But for railway workers, life is in full swing without breaks or rest. On their professional holiday, all employees of carriage and locomotive depots and stations will receive congratulations, awards from the government and the most generous wishes. On this day, a lot of special events and meetings are held, at which memories, achievements and interesting facts are usually announced, which industry veterans and leading experts willingly share.

Social Worker Day in Armenia

Day of National Unity and the Italian Armed Forces (Giornata dell`Unita Nazionale e delle Forze Armate)

Panama's Flag Day

Day of customs workers of Turkmenistan

Feast of the Nineteenth Day of the Month of Kudrat among the Bahá'ís

Buddhist holiday of Buddha's descent to Earth "Lhabab Duchen"

Orthodox holidays on November 4:

Throughout the history of Orthodoxy, many iconographic images of the Mother of God have received special veneration. The day of celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God falls on November 4 (new style). Along with the important date of discovery (July 21), the autumn holiday glorifies the intercession for Rus' in 1612 from the Polish-Lithuanian invaders. The miraculous announcement of the icon took place in Kazan in 1579, thanks to the vision of the girl Matryona, and immediately began to be accompanied by reliable healings. The Moscow Patriarch of that time, Hermogenes, in 1594 described in detail the appearance of this icon and 16 miracles from it during the lifetime of contemporaries and eyewitnesses. At that time, he headed the Kazan diocese, personally participating in the transfer of the icon to the nearest church. A copy of the image, whose appearance received such a resonance, was sent to Ivan the Terrible in Moscow. But the icon gained widespread veneration a little later, and the reason was the Time of Troubles that came to Rus' after the death of Ivan IV. Not only political reasons were to blame for this: the struggle for power after the suppression of the Rurik dynasty, the claims of the boyars who tried to maintain personal interests at any cost. Natural disasters and abnormal weather of 1601-1603 provoked famine and impoverishment, and further aggravated the difficult socio-economic situation. The enemies of the state took advantage of this, and the period of impostors - the False Dmitrievs - began. The moment came when the threat of the Polish king being in power became real. Part of the population, who did not want to see a Catholic and a foreigner as ruler, was forced to swear allegiance to False Dmitry II. But Polish troops were already in full control of the territory of Rus', which caused the first wave of militia. The national liberation movement, formed by 1611, also included supporters of the impostor, who was killed at that time, but was defeated. Hermogenes, by that time already elected chief Patriarch, always put the interests of the people and Orthodoxy first. He was actively involved in suppressing the plans of the Polish king Sigismund, who managed to firmly strengthen his power in Moscow with the help of unprincipled boyars who allowed the chancellor and governor of the Poles, Zholkecki, into the Kremlin. The calls of Hermogenes, which he sent to Russian cities, hoping to stand up for the Fatherland and Orthodoxy, found a response. Many Volga and Siberian cities were included, and not just those closest to Moscow - Ryazan, Vologda, Kostroma, Nizhny Novgorod. The latter gave the Russian land real heroes - headman Kuzma Minin and Prince Pozharsky. In February 1612, the formed army advanced to Moscow, stopping in Yaroslavl to gather and strengthen its forces. At this time, there was already an image there that had been brought back during the time of the first militia. It was with his help that the decisive battle was won in August near the walls of the Novodevichy Convent, although the forces were not equal. Then the image of the Queen of Heaven accompanied the army to Moscow. On October 22 (old style), after a prayer appeal and procession with an icon around the Kremlin, negotiations began on the surrender of the interventionists blocked there, and 5 days later the Poles signed a complete surrender. The All-Estate Zemsky Sobor ended the turmoil and gave birth to a new dynasty of rulers - the Romanovs, electing Mikhail Fedorovich as tsar. His representative, Alexei Mikhailovich, in 1649, in honor of the birth of the heir, approved the celebration everywhere. This iconographic image is the most frequently reproduced and belongs to the “Hodegetria” type, symbolizing the path to Christ. The shoulder version does not allow you to see the hands of the Virgin Mary, but the infant Christ blesses everyone with his gesture. The prototype had relatively small dimensions (26.7 x 22.3 cm), and it has not been fully established where it is now. The secular, state holiday Day of National Unity is also celebrated on November 4 (since 2005), which allows us to once again recall the difficult historical path that Russia has passed through with the help of heavenly patronage. Special celebrations take place in Kazan - the religious procession after the Divine Liturgy has become a tradition and attracts a huge number of followers. On this day, thanks to the joint activities of the government and the Patriarchal Council for Culture, everyone can visit interesting forums, historical exhibitions and expositions. Public figures are awarded Patriarchal awards for their contribution to the affairs and assistance of the Russian Church. Good deeds in honor of the Kazan Icon do not stop - not only on the territory of the Russian Federation, but even far beyond its borders, churches are built and revived in her honor, so that everyone can receive grace-filled help in their affairs. Atheists and everyone skeptical about the possibility of miracles cannot deny the fact that only a sacred image can evoke and strengthen patriotic impulses. The visible expression of the Incarnation, such as an icon, is capable of much, and is deservedly considered the greatest spiritual asset.

Memorial Day of Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Averky of Hierapolis