The celebration of Mother's Day can be traced back to the ancient Greek tradition, when magnificent feasts were held in honor of the mother goddess Rhea and Cybele. On the fourth Sunday of Lent, Christians honored the memory of Mary, the mother of Christ, and a little later, in England they began to honor all mothers on the day of “Mothering Sunday.” In the USA, the holiday received official status in 1914, and over time, Mother's Day was recognized throughout the world. It is celebrated in more than 46 countries, and although the celebrations have different dates, the meaning of the holiday is the same - to pay tribute to respect and love to all mothers. On November 30, 1988, a simple Russian school teacher from Baku celebrated Mother’s Day for children and proposed organizing such a day every year. This wonderful initiative was taken up by teachers in many schools in the USSR. In 1998, the State Duma Committee on Women, Family and Youth Affairs proposed to establish Mother’s Day in order to strengthen family relationships, remember good old customs, instill respect and attentiveness to parents, and President Boris Yeltsin signed a decree on celebrating Mother’s Day in Russia every last year. Sunday in November. This holiday preserves the best Russian values ​​in relation to motherhood and brings good ideas of responsiveness, morality, philanthropy, reverence and raising the status of a woman-mother to different strata of society. The holiday still has few traditions of its own, and only a few celebrate it with their families. But every year its importance increases, because it is a very bright day. Russian mothers have always been famous for their selfless love, patience, openness of soul and fidelity. And today, they are the guardians of the family hearth, bearers of goodness, understanding and morality. This is a wonderful day to express your love and appreciation to the dearest woman in everyone's life. In our country, for several years now, there has been a campaign called “Mom, I love you!” In many cities they give holiday concerts, organize various events, competitions, meetings with large families, awards for decent upbringing and for special contributions to regional family policy. Warm congratulations are heard on radio and television. The symbol of Mother's Day in Russia is the forget-me-not. A charming, small flower symbolizes constancy, devotion, tenderness and selfless love - all that nature has so generously endowed the mother’s heart with.

The Slavs have long revered honey as a healthy delicacy that was available to both the poor and the rich. It was eaten as a snack with tea, added to baked goods, and made into sbiten and other drinks. In 1704, Peter I issued a decree demanding that all bee factories be inspected and taken a census, and then taxes begin to be collected from them. In 1709 the legislation was tightened. If earlier it was possible to give the rent in honey, then from now on - only in money. When the government decided to make money on the popular delicacy, its supply began to decline sharply. It became unprofitable for industrialists to produce honey and produce beekeeping products. Then the king ordered the establishment of the Sugar Chamber. Initially, it was engaged in the supply of cane from Europe and control of its processing. By the end of the 18th century. In Rus', 20 factories were already operating using imported raw materials. In November 1802, the first production of sugar from beet roots opened in the village of Alyabyevo, located in the Bern district of the Tula province. In honor of the introduction of new technology and the emergence of an industry in 2021, a holiday was established. Every year on the last Sunday of November, Beet Sugar Industry Worker's Day is celebrated. The first method of processing beet roots was discovered in 1747 by the son of a pharmacist from Berlin, Andreas Sigismund Maggraf. But attempts at production were unsuccessful, so for the next 50 years the production of sugar on an industrial scale had to be forgotten. Mill owners continued to export cane to Europe from India, Egypt and Central America. In Russia, the first experiments in producing beet sugar took place in 1799-1801. Yakov Stepanovich Esipov began to conduct. Being a self-taught chemist, he conducted experiments on his Nikolskoye estate near Moscow. In 1799, the inventor sent three pieces of sugar to Emperor Paul I for testing and earned royal praise. By decree of the sovereign, beets began to be specially grown in the south of the Russian Empire. I'M WITH. Esipov not only developed the technology and designed equipment for beet processing, but also initiated, together with retired Major General E.I. Blankennagel construction of the first plant in the village. Alyabyevo. During the celebration of the Beet Sugar Industry Worker's Day, the names of these “pioneers” and other industrialists who stood at the origins of its foundation are sure to be heard. The celebration is celebrated at the regional and federal levels. The initiator of the establishment of the holiday and the holding of commemorative events was the Council of the Union of Sugar Producers of Russia. In 2022, the national economic sector will turn 220 years old. Many professionals work in this area to ensure the continuity of the production cycle - from growing beets in the fields to processing raw materials in factories by diffusion, purification, thickening and crystallization of syrup obtained from root vegetables. Sugar Farmer's Day, as the holiday is also called, is an excellent occasion to congratulate workers of seed farms and food industry enterprises, employees of research institutes and commercial and industrial companies, students of agricultural colleges and institutes. The importance of the work of industry professionals is difficult to overestimate. Thanks to their work, every resident of Russia has access to high-quality and inexpensive products all year round - granulated sugar and refined sugar.

In European countries, 15-25% of the adult population suffers from obesity, in Mexico - 32.8%, in the USA - 36%. More than 2 billion people around the world have a high body mass index, which indicates the global scale of the problem. Anti-Obesity Day, which is celebrated annually on November 26, encourages people to think about lifestyle changes and excess weight. Anti-Obesity Day is held to raise awareness among people about the consequences of a high body mass index (BMI). Women are susceptible to the accumulation of fatty deposits in the subcutaneous tissue 2 times more often than men. In most cases, the situation can be corrected by physical activity and dietary nutrition. In some cases, medication and surgical intervention (gastric resection) are required. According to WHO forecasts, by 2025, problems associated with high BMI will be observed in 40% of men and 50% of women. Obesity is the scourge of modern society. It becomes a trigger for the development of diabetes, salt deposition, musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, rheumatism and other diseases. The cardiovascular system is the first to suffer from excess weight - a person develops atherosclerosis and hypertension. Excess fat in the abdominal area lifts the diaphragm, preventing it from moving. This negatively affects the functioning of the respiratory system. Lack of blood supply due to impaired gas exchange and ventilation leads to sleep apnea, frequent colds, bronchitis and pneumonia. Poor nutrition (large amounts of easily digestible carbohydrates) leads to gastrointestinal disorders, liver damage and cholelithiasis. High BMI is the cause of psychological problems and mental disorders. More than 2.8 million people die every year worldwide from the consequences of being overweight. Obesity is the result of physical inactivity (a sedentary lifestyle) and poor nutrition. Overeating is often the result of chronic stress and lack of sleep. A person tries to compensate for negative emotions and discomfort about this with sweet and high-calorie foods. Excess weight can be a consequence of metabolic disorders and its speed (thyroid disease, pregnancy, menopause), high cortisol levels and other problems. Residents of Malta, Turkey and the UAE suffer from obesity. In them, the percentage of overweight adults ranges from 66.4-67.8%. In Malta, 40% of children are diagnosed with obesity. Indigenous residents of eastern countries with developed economies, such as the Emirates, practically do not work, and get up from the table with full stomachs. US citizens constantly eat junk food on the go, washed down with carbonated drinks. The number of obese people with a high BMI in America is 67.9%. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the richest countries in the Middle East region with a high level of GDP. Almost half of the population of these countries, having access to healthy food and exercise, chooses fast food and lack of exercise. 71.7% of obese people live in Qatar, and 69.7% of Saudis with a high IMI live in the neighboring state. In the dwarf island nation of Nauru, located near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, 71.7% of the population is overweight. Cook Islands closes the ranking, where obesity is diagnosed in more than 84.7% of residents. Every third man and every second woman in the Russian Federation suffer from excess body weight. This leads to an increase in the number of diseases of diabetes mellitus and osteoarthritis, an increase in the number of strokes and heart attacks. That's why Russia joins other countries and celebrates Anti-Obesity Day on November 26th.

A person's shoes can tell a lot about their owner. Some people choose exquisite models of shoes, while others value the comfort and convenience of shoes. We owe its creation to shoemaking professionals. November 26 became a special day for masters of this specialty, since it began to be celebrated annually as International Shoemaker Day. Shoemaker is a very old craft, and a person who sews and repairs shoes was at one time one of the most needed craftsmen of humanity. Initially, his work consisted of hard manual labor; the master could make a variety of models using wooden patterns. The doc passed on the knowledge and subtleties of shoemaking to his apprentice. Scientific and technological progress replaced manual labor with machine labor, and workshops turned into factories and factories. Shoes began to be produced in huge volumes. Moreover, they began to produce a variety of models: sneakers, sandals, shoes, boots, shoes, etc. There are many material options for products. Among them, the most common are leather, suede, and fabric, and for the sole they use not only rubber, but also modern rubber substitutes. Most shoemakers have retrained as engineers, closely monitoring the process of making shoes using industrial machines. If previously wooden pads were used for one leg, then modern pads are made of plastic or metal and always for the left and right legs. Designers have become obligatory masters of shoe sketches; they invent and draw interesting and beautiful options for every consumer’s taste. Now that shoes are made in industrial factories, modern people buy boots and shoes on store shelves without going to a shoemaker. It would seem that this profession should have become obsolete, but the masters still continue their activities. But the fact is that if any part of a consumer’s shoe breaks, he heads to the shoemaker so that he can fix it. A good specialist manages to extend the life of a broken pair of boots or shoes, and sometimes more than once. In addition, there are people with non-standard foot sizes, too long or too short foot length. It is difficult to find suitable shoes produced by standard manufacturers. And if with small feet you can look for the right model in children's stores, then those with large feet are forced to wash their shoes to the toes before they find them in their size. Then a shoe specialist helps out by doing custom tailoring. While Shoemaker's Day is not marked as a red date on the calendar, many professions cannot boast of their own international holiday. So this event is worth celebrating by congratulating all participants in the shoe industry and thanking them for the opportunity to walk in good shoes.

One of the oldest musical keyboard wind instruments appeared in the 3rd century. BC. It is believed that the water organ was invented by the ancient Greek mechanic and mathematician Ctesebius. Larger instruments appeared in the 4th century. AD Organs were actively used during Catholic services and acted as ceremonial attributes of royal power in Byzantium and Europe. In Rus', a musical instrument, often called the king among its peers, appeared in the 12th century. due to the spread of Christianity. Two types of organ were known: the portable one, which was used by buffoons in their performances at fairs, and the positive one. Static instruments with a large number of registers began to be built under Peter I. They were installed in Catholic and Protestant churches. The instrument was played not only at church holidays and masses, but also at concerns and other social events. A.F. Goedicke, A.K. Glazunov and other Russian composers left their descendants a great creative heritage in the form of organ music. As a result of the October Revolution, many temples and cathedrals were destroyed. By 1918, of all the organs built in Rus' at different periods of history, only four remained, located in Moscow and Leningrad. However, conservatories continued to train performers who played the instrument, which amazes with its grandeur, strength and power. The Balkan Peninsula is considered to be the birthplace of the organ. Despite this, the instrument quickly became widespread and made a significant contribution to the development of national musical culture. Therefore, every fourth Sunday in November is celebrated as All-Russian Organ Day. In honor of the holiday, music marathons, concerts and other events are organized. During their performances, listeners get acquainted with classical works in which the parts belong not only to the organ, but also to the oboe, chalumeau, dilruba, dizi and other exotic instruments. The concerts feature music written by Russian and foreign composers. At the end of November, lectures are held on an amazing instrument with more than 2000 years of existence. For the first time, Organ Day took place in 2019 on the initiative of the Russian Academy of Music. Gnesins. The holiday, which caused a wide public response, is becoming more and more popular year after year among professionals and connoisseurs of classical music. Among the works most often heard at concerts you can hear arias, fugues and oratorios by Bach, Haydn and Beethoven, plays by modern Russian composers: M. Tariverdiev, A. Petrov, O. Yanenko and G. Nikulin. Ceremonial events are held in cathedrals, halls of philharmonic societies and conservatories with the participation of famous conductors and organists, directors of concert organizations and music critics.

One of the most read and famous books in the world is the Old Testament and the Gospel. For thousands of years, the postulates of the Bible have determined the way of life of entire peoples and states. They swore on the book in court and during marriage, took it to the battlefield, and swore allegiance to the Fatherland. Expressions from the Bible have become aphorisms, the origin of which many of us have no idea about: “Bury talent in the ground”, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness”, “Do not cast pearls before swine”, “Beat swords into ploughshares”, etc. In honor of the Book of Books a holiday was established. International Bible Day is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of November. The International Day of the Bible was first celebrated in 2014. The initiator of the celebration was the Bible Association of the United States of America. Despite the fact that the Old Testament was written in the XV-IV centuries. BC, it is the most read book in the USA and several other countries of the world. Therefore, the mandatory presence of a Bible on the bedside table in a hotel room is the gold standard that the American hotel industry adhered to until the early 2000s. The holiday is dedicated to the Book of Books, which consists of two parts - the Holy Scriptures and the Gospel. They were originally written partly in Hebrew and partly in ancient Greek. Today the Bible has been translated into most languages ​​of the world and is accessible to 90% of the world's population. The celebration of International Day of the Bible, as conceived by the founders of the celebration, should include the reading by believers of their favorite stories from the Pentateuch and the New Testament. Traditionally, this happens at 12 noon on the last Sunday in November. The Old Testament describes the story of the creation of the world and other earthly events that occurred before the birth of Jesus. The Holy Scriptures are the central book in Judaism and Christianity. Jews in their worldly life rely on the first five parts of the Bible, i.e. Tanakh written by Moses, and other religious sources. The Torah, given by God to the prophets, is also the holy book for Muslims. Orthodox and Catholics include them in the Old Testament as canonical, i.e. approved by the church, and non-canonical books. Therefore, World Bible Day is celebrated by representatives of several religious denominations. Myths and religious dogmas from both parts of the Testament are the subject of close study not only by representatives of the church and theologians, but also by scientists of other directions. Thus, thanks to the Bible, historians restore the chronology of past events and learn unknown facts from the life of ancient peoples. Archaeologists use stories from the Holy Scriptures during excavations and other research. Based on the Sermon on the Mount, sociologists draw conclusions about the moral standards that guided human society 2 thousand years ago. The Book of Books is fraught with many mysteries. Russian emigrant scientist, Harvard graduate, agnostic and atheist Ivan Panin, who researched at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Bible and the numerological coincidences in it, as a result he became a believer and was baptized. She had a great influence on the minds of other scientists. Thus, the physiologist I. Pavlov, despite the scope of his activity, was a deeply religious person. M. Faraday and B. Pascal, N. Copernicus and F. Bacon, I. Newton and G. Galileo believed in God. International Day of the Bible cannot be called a celebration celebrated only by adherents of Abrahamic religions. International Bible Day is a holiday calling on people to pay tribute to the history of religious faiths and humanity in general.

In the culture of all peoples of the world there are traditions of honoring the dead. In China, Qingming, the Festival of Pure Light, the time to restore order on burial mounds, falls on the 15th day after the spring equinox, Pitri-Paksha in India - at the end of the lunar month of Bhadrapada (in the European calendar for September-October). In Russia, commemoration of the dead, accompanied by the “feeding of souls,” is held on Ecumenical Parental Saturday, Demetrius Day, Trinity Sunday, and Radonitsa. In Germany, on one of the last Sundays in November, Lutherans celebrate the Day of National Sorrow. During services in honor of Totensonntag, the Protestant church remembers parishioners who died in the past year. The official color of the liturgy is green. Memorial events take place to the sound of bells and are accompanied by other rituals: relatives visit cemeteries, honor those who have passed on to another world with chants and prayers: the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins from the Gospel of Matthew is usually read. The celebrations are timed to coincide with Advent - the period of anticipation for Christmas. All Souls Sunday is the official commemorative "Day of Silence" in all states in Germany except Hamburg. At this time, music is not played in public institutions, other rituals are observed. Due to the nature of the holiday, the prayer bell freezes during services, which is a symbol of reminding believers of the transience of life. The celebration is also called Ewikgeitssontag (i.e. "Eternity Sunday") or Sonntag vom Jüngsten Tage (translated from German as "Doomsday Sunday"). The traditions of its celebration were laid down in 1816 by Friedrich Wilhelm III. This king passed a law that all Lutheran churches located in Prussia must celebrate a memorial day every Sunday that precedes the beginning of the month before Christmas. The holiday was established in honor of the memory of all German soldiers who died in the war of 1806-1807. against Napoleon. Orthodox Catholics, unlike Protestants, commemorate the dead on November 2 after All Saints' Day. The official colors of these events are purple and black. The date of remembrance of the deceased, regardless of the religion of the residents of Germany, does not in any way detract from the importance of memorial celebrations. Lutherans, a week after Totensonntag, light the first Christmas candle - a symbol of the beginning of a new life. Thus, Protestants emphasize that death is not the end of existence, but the continuation of the development of the human soul in another world. All Souls Sunday is a national day of mourning in Germany. The regional holiday is one of the memorial celebrations occurring at the end of November, which is considered an important stage in the preparation of Protestants for Christmas.

Worker's Day of the Defense Sports and Technical Organization of Kyrgyzstan

Once born, a child begins to encounter a huge amount of information every day. Something is absorbed, something passes by, but every day the data received surprises with its variety and volume. The more information a person remembers during his life, the greater his stock of knowledge becomes, and knowledge is power in the modern world. On this occasion, the International Academy of Informatization, which promotes the progress of information technology, came up with a proposal to establish a special day dedicated to the creation and dissemination of various data. And in 1994, the UN approved and established World Information Day, the date of which was chosen as November 26. Many countries around the world joined this event. The history of obtaining information begins with the emergence of humanity. The first methods of its transmission were the rock paintings of our ancestors. Simultaneously with the development of speech, it passed through the mouth from generation to generation. Having mastered writing, people began to capture it in manuscripts. A huge step was the invention of copying machines, including the printing of books and newspapers. But the real breakthrough was the 20th century, which gave humanity the first computers. Indeed, it is impossible to imagine our life without receiving various information. Rapid scientific and technological progress has raised the importance of the data obtained, necessary for normal existence. Civilized society has acquired an indispensable assistant in the form of the Internet, thanks to which you can find any information. Now you don’t have to remember all the information you receive; it’s enough to know where you can find it at the right time. Today the holiday is celebrated by participants in the information industries. Among them are workers in print media, television, radio, as well as IT specialists who create computer equipment, programs and the information product itself. In addition, it is worth congratulating the employees whose activities are related to mobile and digital devices. World Information Day, as conceived by its organizers, aims to attract the attention of experts to important issues in this industry in order to improve the quality of information materials received. Today, the course is aimed at the progress of mobile communications, digital technologies and the Internet, displacing the usual television and radio broadcasting. That is, the main goal of the holiday is the absolute informatization of humanity. But due to the large volume of information, people do not always find useful information. In a modern network, it is sometimes difficult to control the flow of negative data. To avoid unnecessary stress, you need to learn to protect yourself from negative information, and to have a good time, it is better to choose emotional communication with loved ones than hanging out on the Internet.

Constitution Day of Abkhazia

Day of the Proclamation of the Mongolian People's Republic

On November 26, people prayed to John Chrysostom for protection from deceivers and slanderers. They believed that a special morning prayer protected against lies. Also on this day they prayed, asking for protection from severe frosts. On November 26, children who suffered from speech disorders were treated. It was believed that the Archbishop of Constantinople helps such children speak. Housewives from Zlatoust began to prepare dumplings. Usually by the end of November the weather was frosty and it was possible to freeze the excess dumplings. On Chrysostom it was allowed to go on a long journey. It was believed that the road would be easy. It was forbidden to quarrel on this day, otherwise all the prayers offered to the Lord would not be heard. Signs of the weather on this day: if the wind blows all day, then there will soon be warming, and a clear night sky foreshadows the coming frosts.

Baha'i Holidays - Day of the Covenant

Orthodox holidays November 26:

One of the greatest saints and theologians of the Christian Church is venerated on November 26 - the Day of Remembrance of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople. Since the date of the saint’s death, September 14, coincides with another significant religious festival - the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a decision was made to postpone the day of his memory. John not only has the title “Father of the Church,” but along with Gregory the Theologian and Basil the Great, he is especially revered as an Ecumenical Teacher. Few of the servants of Christianity have done as much as St. John. His charitable and missionary activities served as an example for his contemporaries and followers. Researchers divide John's entire life into three periods, and the first of them is Antioch. John was born in the city of Antioch (Byzantium), but the exact date of birth is only known approximately - around 347. The wealthy family into which he was born made it possible to receive a comprehensive secular education and allowed him to study with the best philosophers of that time. John also studied the Holy Scriptures, coming to true faith. Having subsequently become a monk, he did not strive for career growth and high rank: he spent 4 years in the desert as a hermit, writing theological works and books. From 386 he was engaged in preaching the Word of God, reaching unprecedented heights in this matter, for which he received the nickname “Chrysostom.” For several years he preached, sometimes daily. In 397, the next stage in his life began - receiving the rank of archbishop in Constantinople, at that time the capital of the Byzantine Empire. From that time on, he directed his activities towards the modernization of the church structure and the spiritual improvement of the priesthood. John zealously fought against the non-Christian lifestyle of his contemporaries, especially representatives of the nobility, for which he began to be persecuted. The imperial court was mired in vices: the conflict with Empress Eudoxia, namely the exposure of her sinful image and adultery, almost cost him his life. His trial was carried out by hierarchs who had previously been criticized by John. But by the will of the emperor, the execution was replaced by exile. Thus began the last period of the great man’s life, and it first took place in Armenia. The exile did not change him - he continued to write letters to his followers, instructing them and strengthening them in the faith. But John’s enemies did not calm down, despite the poor state of the saint’s health. In 407, the order came to transport him to Abkhazia. During the long and difficult journey his health deteriorated and he died in Komana (modern Turkey) on September 14. Surprisingly, the empress died much earlier - in September 404, shortly after the birth of the heir. This premature death began to be considered a punishment for the persecution of John, whose trial took place in the same year. Only 30 years later, it was decided to transfer the relics to the capital at the request of his disciple Proclus, who had reached the highest rank of Patriarch of Constantinople. The moment of opening the tomb was not without a holy miracle. Not only the incorruptibility of the relics amazed eyewitnesses - the saint’s lips opened with a wish for peace to everyone. In 1208, the remains were transported to Rome, where they remained until 2004. They are now kept in St. George's Cathedral (Istanbul). Today, on Memorial Day, the Divine Liturgy is held, authored by John Chrysostom. They are composed in the same way as the evening prayers, which are read daily by believers. His sermons and teachings are still relevant today, and prayer helps in life situations.

Memorial Day of the Martyrs Antoninus, Nicephorus and Herman